Quality Control Chemist I - Stryker : Job Details

Work Flexibility: OnsiteStryker Sage is seeking a QC Chemist I in Cary, IL! In this role, the Chemist I will coordinate microbiological and/or chemical testing, manage product release and validation protocol testing, and conduct technical reviews of batch filling records to ensure the quality of aseptic processes.This position requires availability for a second-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.What you will do:

• Conducts routine and non-routine analysis for raw materials, in-process solutions, stability samples, and finished goods, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reviews basic data and reagents, and performs laboratory maintenance activities, including equipment calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Executes Phase I investigations for simple test methods, supporting problem-solving, root cause analysis, and identifying/evaluating solutions.
• Assists in creating or approving technical records (e.g., NC/CAPA investigations) and provides basic feedback to record owners.
• Applies basic continuous improvement principles (e.g., 6S) and supports the design and development of processes/test methods.
• Demonstrates understanding of validation principles and effectively supports projects within established timelines.
• Constructs and occasionally delivers presentations, clearly conveying messages and articulating concepts in various forums.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment, exemplifies Stryker's Leadership Expectations, and engages in self-development.

What you need:Required

• Bachelor's degree is required; no prior professional experience is necessary.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science or Chemistry-related discipline or experience working in a regulated environment, with experience in current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) or other cGxP environments.
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Experience with High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), or Gas Chromatography (GC).
• Experience conducting compendial analytical testing

Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.