Chemical Analyst

As a Chemical Analyst, you will conduct chemistry testing and equipment qualification efficiently and effectively, following standard operating procedures, regulations, and cGMPs. You will play a pivotal role in customer projects for the Chemistry Laboratory and handle documentation and assessment of test results against specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation and release incoming materials such as APIs, excipients, and processing auxiliaries.
• Ensure project milestones for the Chemistry Laboratory are met promptly, including laboratory qualifications.
• Establish, review, and approve documentation such as SOPs.
• Conduct, document, and assess analytical testing of raw materials, utilities, and in-process, release, and stability testing of finished products according to SOPs and cGMPs/GLPs.
• Collect samples of raw materials and utilities.
• Train colleagues on mastered techniques in the Chemistry Laboratory.
• Maintain the Chemistry Laboratory in a GMP-compliant state.
• Collaborate with vendors for external qualification and maintenance of chemical analysis instrumentation, and conduct internal qualification and maintenance of the same.
• Review and verify analytical testing results.
• Complete Laboratory Investigations as required.
• Ensure all tasks comply with safety, environmental protection, and cGMP regulations.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by management.

• Proficiency in cGMP and GLP practices.
• Strong background in Chemistry, particularly analytical chemistry.
• Experience with HPLC, pH meters, and pH testing.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

• Bachelors degree in a scientific subject.
• 1-2 years of experience in a related field.
• Undergraduate research experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Basic knowledge of HPLC and pH meters.

You will work in an environment where 50% of your time is spent conducting various chemical tests, and the other 50% involves documentation reviews, equipment management, and peer reviews. The team comprises six members working in a lab setting. The company offers great benefits and opportunities for growth, with plans to open a new site in Des Plaines next year. The work schedule is one shift from 9-5 or 8-4:30.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Skokie, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Skokie,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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