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Job Title: Chemist II

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Chemist II to join our team as a Material Scientist and Particle Scientist. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing particle characterization tasks, as well as other physical analytical chemistry tasks. Utilizing standard procedures and technical understanding, the Chemist II will generate precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner and document experiments according to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned particle characterization tasks and other physical analytical chemistry tasks using standard procedures.
• Independently generate precise, reliable, and reproducible data, documenting experiments per regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate experimental precision and strong data interpretation skills with a solid understanding of core discipline.
• Collaborate with various functions such as formulation, analytical, and process engineering to integrate particulate analysis for finished dosage forms.
• Ensure safety requirements are met during task execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, precise data.
• Apply basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and instrument-related systems.
• Present findings of defined experiments to larger audiences.

Essential Skills

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Material Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with minimum 5 years of lab experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry, or master's degree with minimum 2 years lab experience.
• Experience in particulate matter characterization and investigation within pharmaceutical, biotechnological, or relevant scientific environments.
• Proficiency in using analytical instruments relevant to visible and sub-visible particle characterization such as visual inspection, Laser Obscuration, Dynamic Light Scattering, Flow imaging, Laser Diffraction, optical microscope spectroscopy, FTIR/Raman, and Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy.
• Experience working with lyophilized and/or spray-dried pharmaceutical products, particularly with peptides, lipids, and/or mRNA.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements regarding particulate matter in pharmaceuticals.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Research presentations/publications.
• Experience utilizing additional materials science techniques such as Thermogravimetric Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Dynamic Vapor Sorption, and Powder X-ray Diffraction.

Work Environment

This position requires full-time onsite work from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The role is temporary, lasting one year from the start date.

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in North Chicago,IL.

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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