Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

The Chemist in the quality control group will mainly focus on wet chemistry testing including pH, titrations, and other related tasks. The role also involves analytical instrumental analysis using GC, HPLC, IR, and other techniques. Day-to-day activities will vary depending on production needs.

Responsibilities

• General lab upkeep and housekeeping
• Scanning, uploading, and documenting Certificates of Analysis (COA's)
• Assisting with testing tasks related to current production activities
• Contributing to various long-term projects

Essential Skills

• BS degree in sciences (preferred chemistry or chemical engineering)
• Lab experience and awareness of lab safety protocol
• Experience in quality control and analytical chemistry
• Proficiency in wet chemistry techniques and titration
• Familiarity with chromatography, including gas chromatography
• Strong research or internship experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility with schedule
• Aiming for long-term career growth
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Work Environment

The role will start on a mid shift from 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm to facilitate training with all lab personnel. Flexibility to work off-shift hours is required, with potential for rotating shifts every three months (morning, mid, and evening shifts). The lab is situated inside a smaller personal care/cosmetics manufacturing site, with one room dedicated to analytical instruments and a larger lab shared by quality control and R&D. The quality team consists of five members, with always two members per shift, while the R&D team has seven people, mainly working day shifts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

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 Brookfield,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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.

Salary : $21 - $24