Scientist I – Analytical Chemistry

South Portland, ME

Details for the position are as follows:
  • Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (100% Onsite)
  • 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week (Overtime may be required)
  • Rate: $40-45 an hour
Job Description:
  • We are seeking a motivated Scientist I to join a leading pharmaceutical organization's Product Development Science & Technology team. This role will support commercial and pipeline small-molecule development through laboratory-based analytical testing, data interpretation, and scientific documentation in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Perform routine analytical chemistry testing independently to generate accurate, reliable, and reproducible results.
  • Support commercial and pipeline small-molecule pharmaceutical development projects.
  • Utilize analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, titration, spectroscopy, and related instrumentation.
  • Learn and apply new analytical methodologies and experimental techniques.
  • Troubleshoot analytical methods, experiments, and laboratory instrumentation using critical thinking and scientific reasoning.
  • Design and conduct experiments to investigate technical issues and support development activities.
  • Author and maintain scientific protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
  • Maintain detailed and compliant documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and other required systems.
  • Present experimental findings and analytical results during team meetings.
  • Adhere to GMP requirements, laboratory safety standards, and company procedures.
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related Science or Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years of laboratory-based experience.
  • Ability to work in a laboratory environment, including standing and operating instruments for extended periods.
  • Experience with pharmaceutical analytical testing in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, spectroscopic techniques, and associated analytical data systems.


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