Scientist I

TR/083301 • Posted: 31/07/2026 • United States, Illinois, North Chicago • 1 year initial contract with possibility of extension

About the role

Orion Project Services is teaming up with a market leading pharmaceutical company for a new contract opportunity in North Chicago, IL. Our client is seeking candidates with a background in chemistry and proficiency in HPLC, KF and wet chemistry. The team's focus is small molecules with some additional biological work. Position is 100% onsite in North Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Generate and analyze precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner, under the direction of a more senior scientific leader.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and possess general understanding of analytical chemistry.
• Support project teams for HPLC, KF, wet chemistry release testing or validation testing; position is 75% HPLC work.
• Completely follow established experimental protocols and assess results with supervision.
• Recognize and report experimental variances.
• Learn and effectively implement new experimental protocols and/or techniques.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and optimize laboratory operations for efficient use of time and laboratory supplies and reagents, when appropriate.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of compounds and GxP compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of HPLC, KF and wet chemistry to carry out job functions.
• Understanding of cGMP and current regulatory requirements.
• Written and oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary scientists and engineers.

Pay

$38 - $42 per hour, with medical benefits available at a cost.

Schedule

8 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and 401k options