QC R&D Chemist

Job Description

This role involves a combination of 75% quality control and 25% research and development activities. The successful candidate will perform testing on production batches, raw materials, and finished products, ensuring quality and precision in every task.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on production batches, raw materials, and finished products using various methods such as pH, viscosity, density, percent solids, titrations, flash point, refractive index, and scent.
• Enter data for samples, production retains, and documentation from production and suppliers.
• Provide guidance on batch formulations and prepare certificates of analysis for customers.
• Calibrate and maintain lab instruments and operations equipment to known standards.
• Manage the database for samples and production retains.
• Support manufacturing processes by advising on batch formulation adjustments.
• Prepare sample batches for customers and the sales team.
• Perform stability testing on laboratory and manufacturing samples.
• Communicate with outside laboratories for external tests.
• Ensure correct product label confirmation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A four-year degree in the sciences is required.
• 1-2 years of quality experience with an R&D function, with some formulation experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access).
• Industry experience in chemicals is preferred, although applicants from the food industry are welcome.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Grange, IL.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 La Grange,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $19 - $23