Chemist I

Lensa; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Chemist I to work in a GMP laboratory in Waukegan, Illinois. Responsibilities include conducting laboratory tests, troubleshooting issues, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a degree in sciences and relevant lab experience. The role requires onsite presence and offers competitive hourly compensation with benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in sciences or Associate degree with 3 years lab experience.
• Flexibility in shift and workdays.
• Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify various laboratory techniques.
• Troubleshoot analytical techniques and instrument issues.
• Independently resolve obstacles to testing completion.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Direct lab experience

GMP experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in the sciences

Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience

Tools

LC

LCMS

GC

GCMS

ICP

Empower

dissolution

IR

titrations

common wet chemical testing

Job description

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Job Title: Chemist IJob Description

The Chemist I position is located in Lake County, Illinois, requiring a dedicated professional to work within a good manufacturing practices laboratory. This role involves performing simple to moderately complex laboratory testing to generate results, interpreting data to determine conformance to specifications, and collaborating as a team member in various testing laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and verify various laboratory techniques while adapting to unforeseen technical or logistical challenges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues with an understanding of multiple laboratory techniques and principles.
• Participate actively in team activities and decision-making, including the proactive identification, development, and implementation of improvement plans.
• Manage time effectively to carry out assigned tasks and recommend improvements.
• Identify and independently resolve obstacles to testing completion, ensuring commitments are met despite challenges.
• Take ownership of special projects to support overall laboratory needs and requirements.
• Communicate proactively with supervisor and team members to ensure timely product release.
• Interface with regulatory agencies during audit activities as needed.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Attention to detail
• Direct lab experience
• GMP experience
• Problem-solving skills
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience or Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience
• Flexibility in shift and workdays
• Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills
• Technical competencies: LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing
  
  

Work Environment

This position requires working 100% onsite with shifts from Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday on the 2nd shift, comprising four 10-hour shifts. It includes weekend work and requires flexibility in shift and workdays. The work environment is collaborative and may involve interfacing with regulatory agencies during audits. The dress code aligns with laboratory safety and professional standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Waukegan,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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