The Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois

The Graduate Student Services office of the Department of Chemistry provides information on current employers who may be seeking applicants from the University of Illinois in the field of Chemistry. Below is a listing of those opportunities of which employers have currently made us aware:

• Upward Bound College Prep - Instructor Position
• Prep101 MCAT Instructor
• Senior Analytical Chemist
• Tutoring Opportunities

Upward Bound College Prep - Instructor Position

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Upward Bound College Prep Academy is currently accepting applications for Instructors for its 2008 Summer Residential Program.  For more information on this opportunity, please click here. 

Prep101 - MCAT Instructor

Prep101 - an exam prep service - is currently seeking qualified MCAT Instructors to teach:

• Introductory Biology
• Introductory General Chemistry
• Introductory Organic Chemistry
• Introductory Physics

No previous knowledge of the MCAT is required, as training is provided. Please click here for more information on this employment opportunity.

Senior Analytical Chemist for Validation Resources, LLC

Summary:

This position takes a lead role in growing and improving analytical methods and scientific processes of the company. The right applicant must have expert level experience in HPLC-UV, GC-MS and LC-MS systems. Laboratory position includes performing analyses of pharmaceutical formulations using standard instruments, methodologies and established procedures; utilizing HPLC-UV, LC-UV-MS, GC-MS and FTIR systems to identify trace unknowns; evaluating all processes to assure the accurate and reliable generation of data. Mass spectral interpretation is required for the identification of trace unknowns. Position also includes analytical system troubleshooting and development/validation of LC and GC methods.

Required Education:

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or PhD in Chemistry with four years experience in a position with analytical chemistry as primary function
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry and polymer additives is a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned).

• Perform analytical testing to detect, identify and quantitate trace organic contaminants in pharmaceutical formulations;
• Develop protocols, reports and procedures to meet cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements as it relates to a controlled laboratory;
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory staff;
• Troubleshoot analytical instrumentation;
• Serve as Study Director for FDA auditable studies;
• Lead new scientific programs to support business goals;
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals;
• Give presentations at professional society meetings.

Competency:

• Mandatory instrument knowledge & experience: HPLC-UV, LC-MS, GC-MS
• Additional instrument experience: UV-Vis, FTIR, TOC
• Chemical preparation methods: Liquid Liquid Extraction, Solid Phase Extraction, Gel Permeation Chromatography, Size Exclusion Chromatography
• Able to develop and follow protocols for cGMP, FDA-auditable analytical procedures
• Experience in GMP, GLP or ISO environment a plus

Qualities:

• Ability to effectively use verbal communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Versatility to enable varied duties of small organization
• Team oriented with strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to select appropriate priorities based on deadlines and ROI
• Resourceful as well as methodical

Tutoring Opportunities