QC Chemist

Job Title: QC Chemist
Job Description
We are seeking a QC Chemist with a strong experience in chemistry. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a wet chemistry lab, even if it is from academic settings, and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The role involves a combination of independent lab work and team collaboration.
Responsibilities

• Conduct wet testing, physical testing, and pH testing on various substances.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation including GC machines, automated titrations, hooded reflux reactions, NIR, and KF water testing.
• Collaborate with the quality control department and other teams approximately 1-2 times per month.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Experience in wet chemistry labs, including school experience.
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation such as gas chromatography (GC).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in analytical chemistry and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Strong team player mindset with the ability to work independently.

Work Environment
The work environment is supportive and team-oriented, with music playing in the lab and a friendly atmosphere among lab technicians. The dress code requires lab workwear, including lab coats (provided), closed-toe shoes, and no exposed ankles. The position operates on a rotating schedule of 4x10 hour shifts, with shifts rotating every eight weeks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Gurnee, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Gurnee, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Gurnee,IL.
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