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Chemistry Lab Technician

Actalent
Mount Prospect, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026
Job Title: Chemistry Lab TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking an entry-level Chemistry Lab Technician to join our Quality Control Lab team. This role involves sample preparation, stability chamber work, and data entry into our quality/data integrity systems. You will support Chemists and Scientists in achieving their testing goals and perform administrative tasks such as cleaning and preventative maintenance of the lab.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare samples and work with stability chambers.
  • Enter data into quality/data integrity systems.
  • Assist Chemists and Scientists with testing objectives.
  • Conduct administrative tasks including lab cleaning and maintenance.
  • Perform pH testing, titrations, gravity testing, viscosity measurements, pipetting, and sample transfers.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in laboratory sciences and pipetting.
  • Experience with pH testing, weighing, and lab maintenance.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of chemistry principles and lab testing.
  • Understanding of preventative lab maintenance and chemical handling.
  • Awareness of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • A degree in Chemistry is preferred.
  • Lab experience from academic settings is beneficial.
Work Environment

This position is within the Quality Control Lab, where you will work alongside a close-knit team of 21 lab members. You will collaborate with other teams in Quality Assurance. The role is a first-shift position in a lab equipped with brand-new instrumentation and facilities, reflecting a significant investment in the lab's infrastructure. The work culture is supportive, focusing on data integrity, shared responsibilities, and employee development. As part of a privately held pharmaceutical company, the environment is family-oriented and committed to employee growth, with opportunities for advancement and pay increases.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Mount Prospect,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 27, 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.

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 for other accommodation options.

Salary : $22 - $25

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