Scientist 1,Analytical Chemist

Location: Vernon Hills, IL | Duration: 12 months | 40 hours/week | 1st Shift | Client: Medical Devices Company | Job Category: Clinical | Level: Entry Level | Employment Type: Contract on W‑2 (U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, GC EAD, OPT, EAD, or CPT).

About the role

Provides analytical chemistry support and/or remediation for chemistry‑related projects related to client products currently on the market, as well as new product development. Participates in stability testing programs supporting approval of process/product design changes and supports development/validation of analytical methodologies for incoming raw materials, in‑process, and finished product release testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemistry and performance testing.
• Conduct data review and entry.
• Generate protocols and reports.
• Provide laboratory maintenance and support.
• Support stability testing programs for process/product design change approvals.
• Develop and validate analytical methodologies for raw materials, in‑process, and finished product release testing.
• Discuss scientific strategies/results and interact with other functional areas (Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality).

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry (essential).
• Hands‑on experience with wet‑chemistry and instrumental techniques (pH, titration, UV‑Vis, GC, HPLC).
• Experience working within an FDA‑regulated environment and adhering to GMP documentation requirements.
• Previous experience writing scientific protocols and reports.
• BS/MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or a related science field required.
• Ability to interact cross‑functionally with Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Skills

• Standard scientific method and techniques within the respective discipline.
• Excellent scientific writing skills.
• Multi‑tasking across various activities.
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving.
• Interpreting instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Pay

$35.79 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.