Scientist I – Analytical Chemistry

The Fountain Group; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a motivated Scientist I for a 12-month onsite contract in North Chicago, IL. The role supports commercial and pipeline small-molecule development through analytical testing, data interpretation, and GMP-compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include performing routine analytical testing, applying HPLC/GC/Mass Spec techniques, troubleshooting methods, and presenting results in team meetings. Requires a Bachelors in Chemistry and at least 2 years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related Science/Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory-based experience.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical analytics.
• Hands-on with HPLC, GC, MS, spectroscopy and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical chemistry testing to generate accurate, reliable results.
• Support commercial and pipeline small-molecule development projects.
• Utilize analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, titration, spectroscopy and related instrumentation.
• Author and maintain scientific protocols, reports and documentation.
• Present experimental findings and analytical results in team meetings.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GMP experience

Data interpretation

Scientific documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Mass spectrometry

Spectroscopy

Job description

Details for the positionare as follows:

• Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (100% Onsite)
• 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week (Overtime may be required)
• Rate: $40-45 an hour

Job Description:

• We are seeking a motivated Scientist I to join a leading pharmaceutical organization's Product Development Science & Technology team. This role will support commercial and pipeline small-molecule development through laboratory-based analytical testing, data interpretation, and scientific documentation in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Perform routine analytical chemistry testing independently to generate accurate, reliable, and reproducible results.
• Support commercial and pipeline small-molecule pharmaceutical development projects.
• Utilize analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, titration, spectroscopy, and related instrumentation.
• Learn and apply new analytical methodologies and experimental techniques.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods, experiments, and laboratory instrumentation using critical thinking and scientific reasoning.
• Design and conduct experiments to investigate technical issues and support development activities.
• Author and maintain scientific protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Maintain detailed and compliant documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and other required systems.
• Present experimental findings and analytical results during team meetings.
• Adhere to GMP requirements, laboratory safety standards, and company procedures.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related Science or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory-based experience.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment, including standing and operating instruments for extended periods.
• Experience with pharmaceutical analytical testing in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, spectroscopic techniques, and associated analytical data systems.