Chemist I

job summary:
Are you a detail-oriented scientist looking to launch your career within a world-class research and development environment? We are seeking a motivated Chemist to support critical analytical laboratory operations within both GMP and R&D settings. This is a hands-on role where you will balance technical instrumentation work with the organizational excellence required to keep a high-output lab running safely and efficiently.

Based at a sprawling, state-of-the-art campus in North Chicago, you will work within a facility dedicated to cutting-edge pharmaceutical innovation and rigorous safety standards. This position offers a unique chance to gain exposure to multiple lab functions, from instrumentation maintenance and sample analysis to large-scale lab management and 5S implementation.

location: North Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $28.00 - 30.43 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Perform daily lab upkeep and organization across multiple R&D and GMP areas, including waste management, glassware logistics, and safety equipment checks.
• Execute analytical testing on routine samples using specialized instrumentation such as HPLC/UHPLC and Karl Fischer titrators.
• Maintain and clean analytical instrumentation, including gas cylinder installation and system preparations, to ensure 100% uptime for the team.
• Generate precise, reproducible data and document all experimental results within electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) according to strict compliance standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including EHS, Stock Room, and Equipment Calibration, to ensure seamless laboratory support.
• Apply 5S methodology to optimize lab workflows, material receiving, and reagent organization.

qualifications:
Required Skills

• Education: BS/BA or Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Medical Technology, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Lab Experience: 0-2 years of hands-on experience in an academic or industrial laboratory setting.
• Instrumentation: Proficiency with HPLC and Karl Fischer (KF) equipment.
• Compliance: Experience working within GMP or highly regulated R&D environments, including EHS training and safety awareness.
• Documentation: Strong technical writing skills for electronic notebooks and excellent verbal communication.
• Organization: High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience specifically within the pharmaceutical industry .
• Familiarity with Chromatography Data Systems , specifically Empower .
• Experience with 5S implementation or lab management/upkeep tasks (waste, inventory, reagents).
• Experience in routine solution, buffer, and mobile phase preparation.

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skills: Assay Development, Chemistry, Chromatography, Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Buffer Preparation, EHS Training Program Development, Biological and Chemical Safety, 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 [email protected].


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.