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Analytical Chemist

Collabera
North Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Job Summary:

The Analytical Chemist will support laboratory operations, analytical development, and environmental or occupational testing programs within a regulated laboratory environment. This role combines hands-on analytical chemistry expertise with advanced instrumentation, method development, and quality compliance. The position focuses on generating high-quality data to support biologics, environmental, and research initiatives while ensuring adherence to regulatory and documentation standards.


Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing using chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques including HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and UV-Visible spectroscopy

• Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods for small and large molecule analysis

• Support antibody, biologics, environmental, and occupational hygiene testing programs

• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and ensure proper calibration and functionality

• Manage chemical inventory and ensure compliance with storage and safety requirements

• Generate, analyze, and document accurate and reproducible data in a timely manner

• Ensure adherence to quality systems, standard operating procedures, and regulatory compliance standards

• Participate in investigations, deviation analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes

• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientific, quality, and operational teams

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support adoption of new technologies


Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Hygiene, or related scientific discipline

• Minimum two years of relevant analytical laboratory experience or Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field

• Strong hands-on experience with High Performance Liquid Chromatography

• Experience with one or more analytical platforms such as mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, or ELISA

• Experience in analytical chemistry research in academic or industry settings

• Working knowledge of GxP principles and quality systems

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with biologics, antibodies, or large molecule analysis

• Experience in occupational hygiene or environmental laboratory testing

• Familiarity with method validation and regulatory laboratory environments

• Exposure to automation, data tools, or emerging laboratory technologies


Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.


Pay Range: $25/hr to $35/hr

Salary : $25 - $35

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