Lead Chemist

Company: CBRE
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Lead Chemist

Job ID

210403

Posted

17-Mar-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America

Full Spectrum Lab Services from CBRE offers a professional suite of services to a variety of clients in the life sciences industry, including those in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and genomics, as well as contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).

Our comprehensive range of services includes laboratory consulting, instrumentation repair and maintenance, full asset management, and more-covering the entire spectrum of life sciences facilities. With expertise across various life sciences categories, CBRE is a leader in managing highly-regulated spaces within the industry.

About the role!

This position is for a Lead Chemist possessing in-depth technical knowledge to perform multiple laboratory functions and various types of laboratory analysis. They will oversee the day-to-day of a team of chemists while providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Mentoring junior chemists, providing technical guidance, training, and assist with evaluating performance.
• Perform a variety of instrumental analysis to produce data. The data will be owned by the client.
• Conduct routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Operate a variety of instrumentation to generate comprehensive and high-quality analytical results.
• Instrumentation may include Liquid/powder handling systems, U/HPLC, preparatory HPLC, Lyophilizer, Mass spectrometers, microscopes, and X-ray diffractometers.
• Implement client scope of services and ensure all programs and procedures are being properly followed.
• Verify compliance with performance, safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements, and company policies, standards, and procedures.
• Process performance metrics. This includes tracking, evaluating, and reporting performance in terms of quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Preparation of laboratory reagents.
• Synthesize, analyze, and purify compounds as required.
• Perform method analysis and development.
• Perform daily work activities with computer programs which may include: Chemstation, Empower, and Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
  
  What you'll need
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to create and motivate teams to accomplish successful outcomes.
  • Experience managing client relationships; customer-focused orientation
  • High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Must have laboratory experience and be familiar with general laboratory practices in a pharmaceutical environment.
  • Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
  • The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
  • Proficient in problem-solving using conventional and inventive methods that significantly influence the business.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
  • Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
    
    
    Why CBRE?
    
    • We offer comprehensive benefits such as health, vision and life insurance, 401k, and personal time off, among others.
    • Benefits: Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc.
      
      
      Disclaimers: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
      
      Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
      
      Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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