Chemical Analyst

Job Title: Chemical Analyst

Job Description

As a Chemical Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting chemistry testing and equipment qualification in accordance with standard operating procedures, regulations, and cGMPs. You will document and assess test results, assist in customer projects, and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental protection, and cGMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation and release of incoming materials such as API, excipients, and processing auxiliaries.
• Ensure project milestones for the Chemistry Laboratory are met in a timely manner.
• Establish, review, and approve documentation such as SOPs.
• Conduct, document, and assess analytical testing of raw materials and finished products.
• 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.
• Conduct internal qualification and maintenance of chemical analysis instrumentation.
• Review and verify analytical testing.
• Complete Laboratory Investigations.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by management.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific subject.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Undergraduate research experience.
• Good knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
• Basic knowledge of HPLC and pH meters.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Work Environment

You will work in a laboratory setting, spending 50% of your time conducting chemical tests and the remaining time on documentation reviews, equipment management, and peer reviews. The work hours are from 9-5 or 8-4:30, with a team size of six individuals. The company is expanding, with a new site opening in Des Plaines next year. Opportunities for growth within the company are plentiful, and they offer excellent benefits.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.50/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 Aug 23, 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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