Chemist III

The Chemist III is responsible for the coordination and organization of stability or reference standard studies to ensure seamless daily operations related to procurement, dispensing, studying, analyzing, and reporting of these studies. The role requires ensuring compliance with Stability and Reference Standard Operations while interfacing with cross-functional teams to request samples, resolve issues, and implement new studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely stability services to ensure required studies are initiated in alignment with filing strategies and business needs.
• Ensure stability protocols are written, materials are obtained, and samples are placed into chambers on time.
• Revise studies as needed to prevent interruptions or protocol deviations.
• Load, review, and verify static tables to ensure data accuracy.
• Review, analyze, and trend data to identify potential negative or aberrant results.
• Communicate findings with management, quality, and laboratory teams.
• Initiate exception reports as needed.
• Compile clear and concise graphical and tabular summaries of data.
• Author, review, and approve change control documentation.
• Develop and write reports, including verification of study results and findings.
• Coordinate across internal systems (including LIMS platforms) to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of study data.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a laboratory-based role with a strong emphasis on data analysis.
• Experience working in QC or R&D laboratory environments, such as stability or analytical testing.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques such as HPLC or similar analytical methods.
• Familiarity with LIMS systems.

• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines in a structured, fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in reporting and documentation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

This position is primarily office-based with a focus on data analysis, reporting, and study coordination. The role involves limited hands-on laboratory work.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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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Salary : $40 - $45