Chemist (Analytical Testing)

Chemist (Analytical Testing) 2 positions available 1 year initial contract position with possibility of extension Chemist I - Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience or B.S with 0-3 years of experience: $25 - $28/hr medical benefits available at a cost. Chemist II - Bachelors Degree with 0 - 3 years of relevant experience: $32 - $35/hr with medical benefits available at a cost. Location/Site - US-IL-Lake County / North Chicago Work shift (days/times) - The 3rd shift will be 4x10hr shifts either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday from 10pm-8:30am. Training for the first 3-6 months will be on first shift. Orion Group and our largest US client are teaming up for an exciting contract opportunity for Analytical Chemists in North Chicago! Our client is seeking candidates with a background in analytical chemistry. We have 2 positions available, don't pass on the amazing opportunity to join a market leading pharmaceutical company!!! Chemist Responsibilities: Independently performs and verifies a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on while adjusting to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments. Uses scientific education and analytical chemistry experience to perform simple to moderately complex laboratory testing within a good manufacturing practices laboratory to generate results. Interprets data output to determine conformance to specifications. Acts as a team member in the API/ Raw Material/ In-Process/Drug Product testing laboratories. Understands multiple laboratory techniques and principles and can independently trouble-shoot and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues. Takes initiative to be a key player in team activities and decision making including proactive identification, development, and implementation of improvement plans. Budgets their time independently and effectively to carry out assigned tasks and makes recommendations for improvement. Recognizes obstacles to completion of assigned testing and can independently resolve them. Consistently achieves commitments despite obstacles. Takes ownership of special projects as needed to support overall laboratory needs and requirements. Communicates proactively with supervisor and team members on frequent basis to ensure timely product release. Interfaces with regulatory agencies during audit activities as needed. Qualifications: Chemist I: Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable Ability to work with general supervision but effectively manages their own time to multi-task based upon their completed training matrix. Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills. Desired technical competencies (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing Chemist II Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in the sciences with 3+ years of laboratory experience BA Degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience Flexibility in shift and workdays highly desirable Ability to work with general supervision but effectively manages their own time to multi-task based upon their completed training matrix. Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills. Desired technical competencies (not all required): LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, Karl Fischer, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.

Created: 2026-03-04