Analytical Chemist

Job Summary

Join a dynamic, fast-paced team where you will contribute directly to commercial and pipeline small molecule development. Based at a state‑of‑the‑art facility equipped with cutting‑edge analytical instrumentation, this onsite role offers an incredible environment to expand your technical expertise and collaborate with industry experts.

Location:

North Chicago, Illinois

Job type:
Contract

Salary: $39.00 - 44.05 per hour

Work hours:

9 to 5

Education:

Bachelors

• Perform routine analytical chemistry tests competently and independently to generate reliable results.
• Learn, master, and understand new experimental techniques and methodologies.
• Demonstrate skills in multiple analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, titration, and spectrometry.
• Author scientific protocols and reports while maintaining impeccable documentation in electronic lab notebooks.
• Use critical thinking skills to troubleshoot experiments and instrumentation, and design relevant studies.
• Present experimental results and data interpretation clearly in cross‑functional team meetings.
• Follow all GMP guidelines, written procedures, standard methods, and regulatory protocols without deviations.

• BS in Chemistry, Science, or an Engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory‑based experience.
• Physical ability to stand and operate instruments for hours in a lab setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong oral/written communication and clear, timely documentation skills.
• Strict adherence to written procedures and standard protocols.

• Demonstrated proficiency with HPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopic techniques.
• Experience with data systems related to GMP pharmaceutical analysis.
• Proven organizational, planning, and instrumentation troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment.

Skills:

MS‑EXCEL, Chemistry, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.