R&D Project Lead, Chemistry & Analytics

EPM Scientific; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading scientific organization is seeking a hands‑on scientist based in Chicago, Illinois, who combines technical expertise in pharmaceutical R&D with strong project coordination skills. You will track project timelines, support formulation experiments, and work closely with various teams to drive successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, particularly in analytical chemistry, and is skilled in HPLC. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, analytical chemistry, or formulation science.
• Expertise in method development and HPLC.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage R&D and analytical projects.
• Prepare concise progress updates for leadership.
• Support formulation experiments and analytical testing.
• Collaborate with QA, Regulatory, and Operations teams.
• Recommend process improvements and implement tools.

Skills

HPLC

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Empower

Job description

A leading scientific organization is seeking a hands‑on scientist based in Chicago, Illinois, who combines technical expertise in pharmaceutical R&D with strong project coordination skills. You will track project timelines, support formulation experiments, and work closely with various teams to drive successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, particularly in analytical chemistry, and is skilled in HPLC. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.