QC Chemist

Job Description

Job Title: QC Chemist

Job Description

The QC Chemist will perform various wet chemistry testing on raw materials, including IR Spectroscopy, Melting Point Temperature, and Viscosity, following USP methodology. The role involves conducting a range of identification, limit, and physical tests to ensure the quality and compliance of materials.

Responsibilities

Conduct wet chemistry testing on raw materials.

Perform IR Spectroscopy, Melting Point Temperature, and Viscosity tests.

Follow USP methodologies for testing procedures.

Perform Identification Tests including Thin Layer Chromatography.

Conduct Limit Tests such as Chloride and Sulfates, Heavy Metals, and Elemental Impurities.

Conduct Other Tests and Assays including Karl Fischer, Acid Value, and Peroxide Value.

Perform Physical Tests including Viscosity, Melting Range, and Congealing Temperature.

Utilize laboratory equipment such as Refractometer, Densitometer, pH meter, Auto-titrator, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, and FTIR.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related scientific field.

1-3 years of experience in a GMP regulated laboratory.

Proficiency in wet chemistry techniques.

Experience performing raw material qualification testing.

Experience with IR Spectroscopy and Melting Point Temperature testing.

Familiarity with USP Methodology preferred (open to other methodologies such as AOCS, ASTM, etc.)

Work Environment

The position is based in a Quality Control laboratory, operating from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The company provides a supportive environment with growth opportunities, being part of a family-owned business that values health-focused products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lombard, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Lombard,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

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.

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