Scientist, R&D - Individual Contributor

Job Title

R&D Scientist (Analytical Method Development)

As an R&D Scientist specializing in Analytical Method Development, you will conduct fundamental or applied research to enhance or create new products, components, equipment, systems, and processes. This role requires working independently with minimal supervision, applying professional expertise and judgment.

• Develop methods on analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, FTIR, and UV-Vis.
• Utilize lab notebooks effectively and follow or draft procedures.
• Engage in stakeholder interactions and execute samples.
• Demonstrate instrument proficiency and method development.
  
  Communicate effectively across functions with customers and internal stakeholders or teammates.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and other analytical instrumentation.
• 6 years of experience in developing methods on analytical instruments.
• 6 years of exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a GMP environment.

• Master's degree in Chemistry.
• Experience with technical writing.
• Knowledge of lab safety practices.
• Familiarity with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).

Join an Analytical R&D Development Team consisting of four individuals focused on New Product Introduction (NPI). The team includes two full-time members and two contractors. There is potential for a hybrid work-from-home schedule once established and trained on-site. This role offers the opportunity to transition to permanent positions or move into different scientist groups after project completion.

Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, IL.

$34.00 - $42.00/hr.

• 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)

Fully onsite position in Cary, IL.

Jun 13, 2026.

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.

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.

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