Chemical Analyst

Actalent, Inc.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. seeks a Chemical Analyst for its Skokie, IL laboratory. The role is contract to hire and onsite, focusing on chemistry testing, documentation, and equipment qualification in a cGMP environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a scientific subject, 0–1 year of experience, and familiarity with HPLC, pH meters, and GLP practices; MS Office proficiency is required for data management and reporting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate research experience demonstrated in laboratory settings.
• Basic knowledge of HPLC instrumentation and pH meters.
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in pharmaceutical labs.
• Proficiency with MS Office for data recording and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation and release incoming materials such as API, excipients, and processing auxiliaries.
• Ensure project milestones for the Chemistry Laboratory are met, including laboratory qualifications.
• Establish, review, and approve SOPs and related documentation.
• Perform analytical testing of raw materials, utilities, and in-process samples; release and stability testing of finished products.
• Collect samples of raw materials and utilities; train colleagues on techniques.

Skills

Undergraduate research experience

HPLC

pH meters

Good Laboratory Practices

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific subject

Job description

Job Title: Chemical Analyst

Job Description

The Chemical Analyst will conduct chemistry testing and equipment qualification in a timely and effective manner in accordance with standard operating procedures, regulations, and cGMPs. The role includes documenting and assessing results against specifications, and assisting in customer projects for the Chemistry Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation and release incoming materials such as API, excipients, and processing auxiliaries.
• Ensure project milestones for the Chemistry Laboratory are met in a timely manner, 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 in accordance with 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 state.
• Collaborate with vendors for the external qualification and maintenance of chemical analysis instrumentation, and conduct internal qualification and maintenance of the instrumentation.
• Review and verify analytical testing.
• Complete Laboratory Investigations.
• Ensure all tasks are conducted in compliance with safety, environmental protection, and cGMP regulations.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by management.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific subject
• 0-1 year(s) 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 GMP, Chemistry, Laboratory, HPLC, Pharmaceutical, Analytical Chemistry, and pH Meter testing

Work Environment

The work environment involves spending 50% of the time conducting a variety of chemical tests and the other 50% on documentation reviews, managing equipment, and performing peer reviews. The company offers opportunities for growth and promotes from within. The company is opening a new site in Des Plaines next year and provides great benefits. The team size in the lab is six members. The shift is typically from 9 AM to 5 PM or 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Mar 31, 2025.

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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.