Analytical Chemist II — Onsite Lab, 1-Year Contract

K3-Innovations, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

K3-Innovations, Inc. located in Lake County, IL, seeks two Chemist II professionals for a 1-year contract to support laboratory research and analytical testing in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on instrument work, data integrity, and compliance with GMP/GLP standards. Ideal candidates have advanced experience with HPLC, GC, LC/MS, Empower/OpenLab/Chromeleon, and the ability to present findings to groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field with minimum 5 years laboratory experience
• Master’s degree with minimum 2 years laboratory experience; pharmaceutical industry lab experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, LC/MS and chromatography data systems such as Empower, OpenLab, Chromeleon
• Familiarity with GMP and GLP in a regulated environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings to groups
• Develop and execute laboratory protocols; ensure safety and GxP compliance

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and data collection in a GMP/GLP environment
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, UV/VIS, MS, LC/MS, ICP)
• Document experiments with compliant, reproducible results
• Present findings to larger groups and stakeholders
• Plan and execute tasks using standard procedures and sound technical judgment
• Ensure data quality and timely delivery of results
• Adhere to safety and regulatory requirements
• Prepare protocols for complex tests and experiments

Skills

Instrument skills

GxP compliance

Data presentation

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC/MS

UV/VIS

MS

ICP

Empower

OpenLAB

Chromeleon

Job description

K3-Innovations, Inc. located in Lake County, IL, seeks two Chemist II professionals for a 1-year contract to support laboratory research and analytical testing in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on instrument work, data integrity, and compliance with GMP/GLP standards. Ideal candidates have advanced experience with HPLC, GC, LC/MS, Empower/OpenLab/Chromeleon, and the ability to present findings to groups.