Technical Chemistry Scientist

Doctor's Data, Inc.; St. Charles, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical & dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer‑paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Doctor’s Data, Inc. seeks a Technical Chemistry Scientist to drive the development and optimization of testing methods for metabolic health in our patient population. This hands-on role focuses on chromatography and advanced instrumentation in a collaborative scientific setting.

The candidate will perform sample prep, analyze data for accuracy, and contribute to method improvements while following quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field.
• 3–5 years of analytical chemistry experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with chromatographic techniques and analytical instrumentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot chromatographic instrumentation (LC‑MS, HPLC, GC).
• Support analytical research, method development, and optimization of chromatographic analyses.
• Perform sample preparation and operate analytical instrumentation per procedures.
• Analyze, review, and interpret laboratory data for accuracy and quality.
• Assist with identifying and resolving analytical or instrumentation issues.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

3–5 years analytical chemistry experience

Tools

LC-MS

HPLC

GC

Job description

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Technical Chemistry Scientist

Full-time Regular Technical St. Charles, IL, US

Salary Range: $63,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Doctor’s Data, Inc. is seeking a dependable, professional, and detail-oriented individual to support the development and optimization of testing methods used to assess metabolic health in our patient population. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys hands‑on analytical laboratory work, problem‑solving, and working with sophisticated instrumentation in a collaborative scientific environment.

What You’ll Do

• Operate, maintain, and assist with troubleshooting chromatographic instrumentation, including LC‑MS, HPLC, and GC.
• Support analytical research, method development, and method optimization involving chromatographic analysis and sample preparation techniques.
• Perform sample preparation and operate analytical instrumentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Analyze, review, and interpret laboratory data for accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Assist with identifying and resolving analytical or instrumentation issues.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Collaborate with scientific and laboratory team members to support research and testing initiatives.
• Follow applicable laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with curiosity, attention to detail, and a practical approach to problem‑solving. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, but also enjoys collaborating with others to solve analytical challenges and improve laboratory methods.

You’ll be successful in this role if you are:

• Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate, high‑quality work.
• Comfortable troubleshooting instrumentation and analytical processes.
• Organized and able to manage multiple laboratory priorities.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Collaborative and comfortable working with scientists and laboratory professionals.
• Able to communicate technical information clearly and professionally.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new methods, instrumentation, and laboratory processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field.
  • 3–5 years of related analytical chemistry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working with chromatographic techniques and analytical instrumentation.
  • Working knowledge of laboratory software; experience with ChemStation and/or MassHunter is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, technical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Doctor's Data, Inc. offers eligible employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid company holidays
• Medical and dental insurance with employer contributions toward premiums
• Employee‑paid vision insurance
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Doctor’s Data, Inc. is a premier international clinical laboratory specializing in integrative medicine with over 50 years experience in providing specialty testing to health care practitioners around the world. A specialist and pioneer in essential and toxic elemental testing of multiple human tissues, our laboratory offers a wide array of functional testing. DDI’s tests are utilized in the assessment, detection, prevention and treatment of heavy metal burden, nutritional deficiencies, gastrointestinal function, hepatic detoxification, metabolic abnormalities and disease of environmental origin.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.