Analytical Chemist II

Job Title: Analytical Chemist II

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Analytical Chemist II / Data Reviewer to support quality and compliance through advanced laboratory testing and data review activities. This role offers a balanced mix of hands-on analytical work and investigative responsibilities, with approximately 50% laboratory testing and 50% data review and Phase I investigations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, scientifically curious, and experienced working in a regulated GxP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples, stability samples, finished products, and cleaning validation samples.
• Conduct analytical testing including FTIR, HPLC, ICP-MS, titrations, water determination, assays, impurities testing, and pharmaceutical water testing.
• Evaluate product characteristics such as pH, density, viscosity, refractive index, water activity, appearance, taste, and odor.
• Execute Phase I laboratory investigations and support troubleshooting activities.
• Review analytical data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.
• Prepare laboratory solutions, buffers, standards, and reagents.
• Coordinate sample receipt, tracking, and disposition activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through calibration, preventive maintenance, and routine upkeep.
• Support inventory management, laboratory organization, and general compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a GxP-regulated laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC and ICP-MS instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of analytical testing methodologies, laboratory investigations, and data review.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative team where you'll play a critical role in ensuring product quality and compliance. This position provides the opportunity to leverage both your analytical expertise and investigative skills while working with advanced instrumentation in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/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 Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.

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