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Research & Development Engineer/Scientist

BCforward
Des Plaines, IL Other
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026

Company Description

About BCforward BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14 years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.

Job Description

Research & Development Engineer/Scientist

Des Plaines, Illinois

6 Months

$21/hr

The candidate will perform elemental analyses using a wide variety of instrumental techniques to measure the composition of catalysts, catalyst supports, and hydrocarbons. Techniques will include elemental analyses by ICP/ICP-MS, speciation analysis by IC-ICPMS, AAS, combustion analysis for C, H, N, O and specialty analyses for trace Hg in LPG and liquid hydrocarbons in support of UOP processes and R&D.

Additional responsibilities will include methods development, instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting. The candidate must have the ability to undertake numerous tests with consistency and accuracy and show good problem-solving skills.

The ability to understand the elements of analytical procedures, evaluate data, participate in technical discussions, perform investigations of unexpected results and develop alternative plans is essential. The candidate will also provide shift coverage as necessary to support the business needs.

Basic Candidate Qualifications:

• A minimum BS in Chemistry, or a related science discipline is required.

• Minimum of 3-5 years hands-on experience on operating and maintaining ICP, ICP-MS instrument in petroleum industry/analytical science

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Additional Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in analytical science is preferable

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledgeable and experienced with analytical instrumentation

• Familiar with design of experiments and statistical quality control

• Able to act within a team environment for analyzing and characterizing materials

• Previous experience with analytical techniques such as ICP, IC-ICPMS, ICP-MS and combustion are preferred

• Ability to stand on your feet to repair instruments, climbs stairs/ladders, lift up to 30

Pounds, and push up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

Thanks & Regards,

SR.IT Recruiter

Sandra Taylor

571-267-4186

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