Job Title: Chemist IJob Description We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Chemist I to join our laboratory team. The successful candidate will utilize their scientific education and analytical chemistry experience to perform laboratory testing within a good manufacturing practices environment. You will generate and interpret results to ensure conformance to specifications, acting as an integral team member in the API/Raw Material/In-Process/Drug Product testing laboratories. Responsibilities + Independently perform and verify a variety of laboratory techniques for which you are trained, adapting to technical or logistical challenges to accomplish assignments. + Understand multiple laboratory techniques and principles, independently troubleshoot, and resolve analytical techniques and instrument issues. + Take initiative to be a key player in team activities and decision-making, including proactive identification, development, and implementation of improvement plans. + Budget time independently and effectively to carry out assigned tasks and make recommendations for improvement. + Recognize obstacles to completion of assigned testing and independently resolve them, consistently achieving commitments despite challenges. + Take ownership of special projects as needed to support overall laboratory needs and requirements. + Communicate proactively with supervisor and team members to ensure timely product output and participate in interactions with regulatory agencies during audits as needed. Essential Skills + Attention to detail + Direct lab experience + GMP experience + Problem-solving skills Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree in the sciences with 0-4 years of laboratory experience or an Associate degree with at least 3 years of laboratory experience. + Flexibility in shift and workdays is highly desirable. + Ability to work with general supervision while effectively managing time to multi-task based on completed training matrix. + Good interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills. + Desired technical competencies include LC, LCMS, GC, GCMS, ICP, Empower, dissolution, IR, titrations, and common wet chemical testing. Work Environment This position is located in Lake County, Illinois, and requires 100% onsite work. The work shift for this role is the 3rd shift, consisting of four 10-hour shifts either from Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, from 10pm-8:30am. Initial training for the first 3-6 months will be on the first shift. Once training is completed, a 15% shift differential will apply for moving to the 3rd shift. Weekend work is included. This role is a possible temp-to-perm position due to an increase in workload. A laptop and email access will be provided. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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 Feb 24, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.