Chemist II

Momentum Staffing Group LLC; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Staffing Group LLC is partnering with a fast-growing pharmaceutical company to hire an Analytical Chemist. The role offers hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation in a regulated environment, supporting research, method development, and quality control.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry and 2+ years in an analytical lab, with strong attention to detail and collaboration.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation to perform accurate chemical analyses.
• Supporting analytical method development and validation for raw materials, finished goods, stability, and R&D samples.
• Review test data, calculations, and results for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Analytical method development

Education

B.S./M.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry

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.