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R&D Chemist
Job in
Countryside, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Listed on 2026-06-04
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
R&D Chemist
Job Description
This role focuses on supporting research and development and quality control activities within a chemical manufacturing environment. The R&D Chemist performs analytical testing on production batches and raw materials, supports manufacturing by adjusting formulations, manages laboratory documentation, and ensures products meet established specifications and customer requirements. The position offers hands-on training, exposure to a variety of products, and opportunities for long-term career growth in a collaborative, process-driven environment.
Responsibilities
* Perform analytical testing on production batches, raw materials, and competitive products using methods such as pH measurement, viscosity, density, solids content, titrations, and flash point determination.
* Conduct basic analytical and wet chemistry tests to verify that products meet established quality and performance specifications.
* Manage and maintain the database for samples, production retains, and production documentation to ensure accurate records and traceability.
* Provide technical support to manufacturing processes by giving guidance on adjusting batch formulations when batches fall outside product specifications.
* Prepare certificates of analysis for customers upon request, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reported data.
* Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and operations equipment according to known standards and documented procedures.
* Prepare sample batches for customers and the sales team, ensuring they are produced, labeled, and documented correctly.
* Perform stability testing on laboratory and manufacturing samples to assess product performance over time.
* Communicate with outside laboratories to coordinate and manage external testing when required.
* Serve as a resource for confirming correct product labels and ensuring that product information is accurate and compliant with internal standards.
* Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and apply this knowledge to daily laboratory activities.
* Write routine reports and correspondence to document test results, observations, and recommendations.
* Apply mathematical skills to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and basic algebra and geometry as needed for formulation and analysis.
* Work in a proactive, process-driven manner, maintaining high attention to detail and organized documentation.
* Collaborate effectively with a small laboratory team, sharing information and supporting continuous improvement in quality control and R&D processes.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Chemistry or related
* Laboratory experience focused in chemistry or quality control.
* At least 1 year of R&D or formulation experience in a chemical or food manufacturing company.
* Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques, including titration and basic analytical tests.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Countryside, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Countryside,IL.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.
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