Scientist – Analytical Chemistry

Details for the position are 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

• 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.

• 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.