Lab Chemist

Pride Health / Russell Tobin is supporting a leading pharmaceutical/manufacturing organization that has a contract opening for an Lab Chemist in Cordova IL . Responsibilities Include: Develop proficiency in the operation, maintenance, and functionality of analytical laboratory instrumentation. Collaborate with equipment vendors to commission analytical laboratory instruments and ensure compliance with site requirements. Create, validate, and update analytical test methods in accordance with established laboratory and site standards. Lead assigned analytical laboratory projects supporting operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure accurate documentation of laboratory activities and maintain compliance with applicable quality standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline preferred. Equivalent hands‑on laboratory experience and demonstrated chemical knowledge will be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory or manufacturing laboratory environment. Strong understanding of analytical laboratory equipment and laboratory best practices. Preferred Qualifications: Experience commissioning laboratory equipment, including instrument setup, verification, qualification, documentation, and readiness for routine operation. Experience developing, optimizing, or refining analytical test methods to ensure accuracy, precision, repeatability, and compliance with laboratory standards. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the ability to maintain regulatory compliance and accurate laboratory documentation. Demonstrated project leadership experience, including planning, coordinating, and successfully executing laboratory initiatives. Experience supporting continuous improvement efforts within a laboratory or manufacturing environment. Employment Type: 12 months Contract (Possible extension on the basis of performance) Location: Cordova, IL (Fully Onsite) Approved Pay Range: $23 - $25/hr on W2 Must be authorized to work in the United States. Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr