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 preferred.
• 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.

Job Type & Location

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

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $19 - $23