Chemist II

Momentum Staffing Group LLC; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Staffing Group LLC is seeking an Analytical Chemist for a fast-growing pharmaceutical company. The role offers hands-on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation in a regulated environment, supporting research, method development, and quality control.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining HPLC, GC, UV-Vis instruments, supporting method development and validation for raw materials, finished goods, and stability studies; ensuring cGMP compliance and collaborating

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• Experience in analytical labs, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation and quality control.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain HPLC, GC, UV-Vis systems and other analytical instrumentation.
• Support analytical method development and validation for raw materials, finished goods, stability, and R&D samples.
• Ensure laboratory practices comply with cGMP/cGLP guidelines and SOPs.
• Review test data, calculations, and results for accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Job description

A fast-growing pharmaceutical companyis seeking an Analytical Chemist to join their expanding team.

This position offers hands-on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation in a regulated environment, supporting research, method development, and quality control. The role provides an excellent opportunity for growth and development within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities include:

Operating and maintaining HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation to perform accurate chemical analyses.

Supporting analytical method development and validation forraw materials, finished goods, stability, and R&D Samples.

• Ensuring all laboratory practices align with current Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices (cGMP/cGLP).
• Review test data, calculations, and results for accuracy and completeness.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product development and quality initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

B.S. or M.S.in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

2+ years of industry experience in an analytical laboratory, preferably within a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment.

• Hands-on experience with HPLC.
• Strong attention to detail, effective time management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.