Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

As a chemist, you will ensure a high level of accuracy by performing analysis utilizing complex instrumentation such as HPLC. This role requires critical analytical thinking and decision-making skills. You will be responsible for routine maintenance and calibration of instruments, providing status updates to your supervisor or manager, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Additionally, you will perform sample preparation, interpret data, calculate final results, and enter data into documentation system.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis utilizing complex instrumentation such as HPLC.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of instruments.
• Provide supervisor/manager with updates on workstation status, including advance notification of any delays.
• Review summary reports to plan and organize daily work.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when conducting work.
• Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analysis as described in the test methods.
• Interpret data, calculate final results, and enter data.
• Meet quality and specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements.
• Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to the supervisor.
• Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize the risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up, and cross-contamination between samples and other materials.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in analytical chemistry.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, or IC.
• Strong science knowledge and experience in laboratory practices.
• Competent in reviewing analytical procedures and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy in work.
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking, and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with mass spectrometry.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills.

Work Environment

The work environment is a chemistry lab. The position is for the 2nd shift, with hours from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Training will be conducted on the 1st shift for about one month until you are ready to move to the 2nd shift. No weekends are required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00

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 Mundelein,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 10, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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