Job Description
Pay Rate Low: 19 | Pay Rate High: 20
Entry-Level Chemist Willowbrook, IL
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry
Day Shift | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $19-20/hour
4-Month Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
**Candidates must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which includes THC testing
Position Summary Our client, a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing company, is seeking an Entry-Level Chemist to join their laboratory team in Willowbrook, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Chemistry graduate or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
The ideal candidate will assist with laboratory testing, solution preparation, data analysis, and quality-related laboratory activities while working alongside experienced chemists and laboratory professionals. This role offers strong exposure to pharmaceutical laboratory operations, analytical testing, and quality control processes.
Key Responsibilities - Perform routine laboratory procedures including preparation of chemical solutions, reagents, and sample analysis.
- Assist with analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to support quality and manufacturing operations.
- Analyze and document laboratory data to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Support laboratory experiments, testing activities, and method-related projects under the guidance of senior chemists.
- Prepare, calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Accurately document experimental results, laboratory observations, and technical data in accordance with GMP documentation practices.
- Assist with quality control activities and ensure adherence to laboratory procedures and specifications.
- Follow all laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Collaborate with laboratory staff and cross-functional teams to support daily operations and project timelines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline required.
- Strong understanding of chemistry principles and laboratory techniques.
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and analytical testing methods preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to accurately document data and follow detailed procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior laboratory internship, academic lab experience, or pharmaceutical industry exposure is a plus.
What This Opportunity Offers
- Hands-on experience within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
- Exposure to GMP-regulated laboratory environments and quality systems
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced chemists and laboratory professionals
- Potential for long-term employment through contract-to-hire conversion
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Job Tags
Long term contract, Full time, Contract work, Internship, Monday to Friday, Day shift