Position Title: Chemist
Work Location: North Chicago, IL 60064
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Work Arrangement: Onsite
 

Background & Context:  Supports multiple analytical lab spaces across both sites R&D lab environment (not QC constant analysis driven) Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly lab tasks Tasks include waste management, glassware receipt and organization, safety checks (eyewash, labeling), receiving materials and reagents Includes HPLC cleaning and gas cylinder installations
Requires cross-functional communication across department Analytical responsibilities include executing assigned lab tasks independently Expected to generate reliable and reproducible data Must document experimentation per requirements (electronic notebooks used) Strong organization skills and 5S awareness emphasized Safety awareness and EHS training important Relocation may be considered at candidate’s own expense

Qualification & Experience:

• BS/BA or Associate degree in Chemistry or related field

• 0–2 years of lab experience

• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not required

• Experience working in lab environments (academic or industry)

• HPLC experience acceptable

• Karl Fischer experience acceptable

• Candidate may have one without the other

• Level expected: sample execution (junior level)

• No method development required

• Empower experience preferred, not mandatory

• GMP experience is a plus, not mandatory

• Strong documentation and communication skills required

• Experience with lab support tasks (solution prep, buffer/mobile phase prep, waste management, etc.) is a plus

• Fresh Master’s candidates will be considered

• Critical factor: willingness to perform primary lab services responsibilities

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 29.00/hr.