Analytical Chemist in Coal City IL

Kelly; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Telemedicine

Term life

Whole life

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an Analytical Chemist for a product manufacturing company south of Naperville, IL. Responsibilities include testing raw materials and in-process batches to ensure quality using GC, HPLC, IR, and other lab equipment.

The candidate should be analytical, organized, and collaborative with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The role requires a BS in Chemistry or related field and at least 2 years of industry lab experience in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of industry lab experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with GC, HPLC, and IR instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials according to established procedures and specifications.
• Test in-process production batches and report out-of-spec results to teams.
• Assist in identifying solutions for batches not meeting quality standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation (GC, HPLC, IR).
• Perform routine instrument calibration to ensure accurate results.
• Support development and improvement of testing methods and documentation.
• Analyze data and prepare clear reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and other departments to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

GC

HPLC

IR spectroscopy

Job description

Analytical Chemist — Coal City IL

• BS degree in Chemistry or related field required
• 2 years of industry lab experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Work Schedule: Friday — Sunday 3:00am-3:00pm
• Pay rate range: $28-37 per hour

Position Summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently seeking candidates for an Analytical Chemist position at a product manufacturing company south of Naperville IL. In this role, you will be responsible for testing raw materials and in-process production batches to ensure they meet established quality standards. You will utilize a variety of analytical instrumentation, including Gas Chromatography (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), and other laboratory equipment to support manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing of raw materials according to established procedures and specifications.
• Test in-process production batches and communicate any out-of-specification results to the appropriate teams.
• Assist in identifying and recommending solutions for in-process batches that do not meet quality standards.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including GC, HPLC, IR, and other analytical equipment.
• Perform routine instrument calibration as required to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of testing methods, procedures, and laboratory documentation.
• Analyze laboratory data and prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and other departments to investigate issues and implement solutions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and follow all quality and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in analytical testing within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with sample preparation, method validation, and production testing.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing technical reports.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including GC, HPLC, and IR, preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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