Chemist

Job Title: Chemist Job Description This Chemist role focuses on general wet chemistry testing and quality control in a modern, temperature-controlled laboratory within a chemical manufacturing environment. You will perform a wide range of routine and specialized tests on raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods, with a strong emphasis on clear coat and spray paint applications. The position combines hands-on laboratory work with detailed documentation and offers comprehensive training on key analytical instruments, including automatic pipetting systems, gas chromatography, and infrared spectroscopy. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career, gain exposure to diverse chemical products and industries, and develop expertise in modern quality principles and industrial quality practices. Responsibilities Perform general wet chemistry laboratory testing such as pipetting, viscosity measurements, pH determination, boiling point analysis, titrations, and related techniques. Conduct routine testing and approval of chemicals and blends, ensuring all materials meet established specifications. Carry out incoming, intermediate, and final inspection of raw materials, in-process intermediates, and finished goods. Work extensively with clear coats and spray paints, following all safety procedures and using provided personal protective equipment. Operate and learn to use laboratory instrumentation, including automatic pipetting machines, gas chromatographs, and IR spectrometers. Document test results accurately, including status updates and chemical non-conformances, in both paper and electronic systems. Maintain quality records and verify raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods against established specifications. Generate certificates of analysis and perform USP testing, documentation, and routine monograph testing when applicable. Inspect USP containers and tankers when required, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Gauge, sample, and document incoming ethanol shipments when applicable. Support additional quality-related tasks as needed to provide backup coverage or manage peak workloads. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and update documentation as required after training. Manage individual workload by planning and prioritizing testing and documentation tasks, which may vary by shift between primarily testing, primarily documentation, or a mix of both. Collaborate and communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors to coordinate work and share information. Participate in onboarding activities, including reviewing and signing off on SOPs and integrating into the laboratory team. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 North Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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