Production Chemist; 1st Shift Weekends

Production Chemist - 1st Shift Weekends!

Fully Onsite - Located near the Glenview, IL Area

Schedule:

Friday–Monday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (4×10s)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Job Description

• We are seeking a hands-on Production Chemist to support multi-kilo scale chemical synthesis in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• This role is ideal for someone with manufacturing or lab experience who wants to grow in API production.
• Join a rapidly expanding company with strong career growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical synthesis at production scale using batch records
• Follow GMP documentation standards (charges, transfers, observations)
• Operate and clean equipment:
  • Reactors
  • Centrifuges
  • Filter and shelf dryers
  • Milling equipment
• Stage and load raw materials; unload intermediates and final products
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering and R&D teams
• Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements

Required

• Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and execute batch records
• Experience with wet chemistry or compounding
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Basic computer, math, and mechanical skills

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or food production
• Familiarity with API manufacturing, reactors, or centrifuges
• SAP or chromatography experience

Work Environment

• Production setting with moderate physical activity
• Use of respirator and PPE required
• Fast growing team
• Newly expanding facility with increased production capacity

Why Apply/Perks?

• Opportunity to gain API manufacturing experience
• Join a growing pharmaceutical company with new investment
• Career advancement potential with contract-to-hire pathway
• Work with large-scale production equipment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morton Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 Morton Grove, IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2026.