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Analytical Chemist
Contract: North Chicago, Illinois, US span>
Salary Range: 30.00 - 35.00 | Per Hour
Job Code: 371844
End Date: 2026-10-23
Days Left: 25 days, 10 hours left
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Chemist II to perform laboratory research and analytical testing in a regulated environment. The position will focus on executing laboratory experiments, generating precise and reproducible data, operating analytical instrumentation, interpreting results, and maintaining compliant laboratory documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute assigned laboratory tasks using standard procedures and technical knowledge of analytical techniques.
- Independently generate precise, reliable, and reproducible experimental data within established timelines.
- Document laboratory experimentation in accordance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
- Demonstrate experimental precision, strong data interpretation skills, and understanding of core chemistry principles.
- Develop protocols for complex tests or experiments involving less-defined assays and parameters.
- Ensure safety and GxP requirements are followed while performing laboratory activities.
- Deliver high-quality, precise data in a timely and GxP-compliant manner.
- Utilize word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument-related computer systems.
- Present experimental findings and scientific results to larger audiences.
- The core laboratory responsibilities are drawn directly from the supplied job description.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology, or a related field with a minimum of five years of laboratory experience, or a Master’s degree with a minimum of two years of laboratory experience.
- Strong background in chemistry fundamentals and demonstrated laboratory research experience.
- Experienced use of analytical instrumentation including HPLC, Gas Chromatography, LC/MS, UV/VIS, MS, ICP, and related laboratory techniques.
- Experience with chromatography data systems such as Empower, OpenLab, or Chromeleon.
- Familiarity with GMP, GLP, and working within a regulated laboratory environment.
- Strong documentation and data interpretation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present experimental findings to larger groups.
- These requirements reflect the stated education/experience thresholds and analytical-instrument expectations in the source.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Laboratory experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience preparing or delivering scientific research presentations.
- Research publications or demonstrated experience presenting findings to scientific organizations.
- Strong working knowledge of analytical instrumentation and demonstrated hands-on laboratory skills.
- The source specifically identifies research presentations/publications and pharmaceutical-industry experience as preferred rather than universally required.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Occasional weekend work may be required.
- Position is 100% onsite.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.
Pay Range: $30/hr to $35/hr
Job Requirement
- HPLC
- Gas Chromatography
- LC/MS
- UV/VIS
- Mass Spectrometry
- ICP
- Empower
- GMP
- GLP
- Analytical Chemistry
- Data Interpretation
- Laboratory Research
Reach Out to a Recruiter
- Recruiter
- Phone
- Gagandeep Singh
- gagandeep.singh@collabera.com
- 7042475816