Production Chemist; 2nd Shift Weekends

Position: Production Chemist (2nd Shift Weekends)
WE ARE HIRING!!!  Production Chemist (2nd Shift Weekends)

Fully Onsite - Located near the Mount Prospect, IL Area

Fri-Mon | 1:00 or 2:00 PM - 11:00 or12:00 AM (4×10s)

Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $23-30/hr depending on Experience

Grow Your Career in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

What You'll Do

+ Execute multi-kilo scale chemical synthesis using batch records

+ Maintain GMP-compliant documentation (charges, transfers, observations)

+ Operate production equipment:

+ Reactors, centrifuges, dryers, milling equipment

+ Stage and process raw materials, intermediates, and finished products

+ Partner with Engineering & R&D teams on API production

+ Follow all safety and PPE protocols

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Experience in GMP or regulated manufacturing (pharma, chemical, or food)

+ Ability to read and follow batch records

+ Hands-on experience with wet chemistry or compounding

+ Comfortable lifting 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods

+ Strong attention to detail and safety

Preferred:

+ Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

+ API or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

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Experience with reactors, centrifuges, or SAP

Why Join?

+ Work in real production-scale chemistry, not just the lab

+ Be part of a growing team

+ Career advancement

+ Opportunity to convert to a full-time role

+ 10% shift differential included once moved into a full time hire position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect,IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.