Chemist (1st shift)

Pay Rate Low: 25 | Pay Rate High: 28

Analytical Chemist / QC Lab Technician (Entry-Level to Experienced)

Location: Countryside, IL

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | Core business hours

Employment Type: 6+ month contract with strong possibility of extension or conversion

Pay: $25-28/hr DOE

About the Opportunity

Join a leading personal care/cosmetics manufacturer in Countryside, IL supporting routine analytical testing of raw materials in a fast-paced GMP laboratory environment. This is an excellent opportunity for recent science graduates looking to launch their career, as well as experienced lab technicians or chemists seeking a stable first-shift role.

We're looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy hands-on laboratory work and want to grow within the cosmetics and personal care industry.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine analytical testing on incoming raw materials used in cosmetic and personal care products.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and solvents for testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and perform daily quality control checks.
• Analyze and interpret test results and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Support investigations, troubleshooting, and method validation activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, GMP, and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with QC, QA, manufacturing, and R&D teams on laboratory activities and special projects.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or related science field.
• Ability to work 1st shift Monday-Friday during standard business hours.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a laboratory environment.

Preferred (but not required)

• Internship, academic lab, or industry experience in analytical chemistry or quality control.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as chromatography, spectroscopy, or similar analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of GMP or regulated laboratory environments.

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