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Analytical Chemist

Laboratory

Oak Brook, IL, US

Pay Rate Low: 685000 | Pay Rate High: 725000

+ Added - 24/06/2025

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_Highly reputable organization and a beloved lip care brand! Client offers high-tech laboratory facilities with cutting edge equipment and technology to utilize. They pride themselves on employing the brightest minds in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Due to their great employee experience and growth opportunities, they have a very tenured team to be a part of._

**Location** : Oak Brook, IL

**Schedule** : 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

**Status:** Salaried, Exempt

About the Role:

The Analytical Development Chemist II possesses an ability to perform various analytical instrumentational testing to support finished products or raw materials testing in a regulated environment with little to no user errors. The person in this role is responsible for performing routine assay using modern instrumentation.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Maintain precise records for the Analytical Development department.

2. Tests products and generates reports on formulas and packaging.

3. Performs analytical instrumentational testing to support finished products or raw materials testing in a regulated environment with little to no user errors.

4. Demonstrate a good understanding of the analytical chemistry principles behind the testing conducted in the laboratory to aid in troubleshooting his/her own or colleagues testing issues.

5. Execute assay method validation protocol and generate analytical reports with minimum supervision.

6. Performs wet chemistry testing and understands the analytical chemistry principles behind the different testing.

7. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to USP and other pharmacopeia.

8. Retrieves, tests, and documents monthly samples with reference and adherence to the stability program.

9. Logs stability receipts and other data into Scientek.

10. Conducts statistical calculations related to % Difference, Average, Standard Deviation, % RSD.

11. Reviews peer data for calculation errors and interprets data under supervision.

12. Assists in writing experimental testing plans to help with the investigational steps.

13. Perform investigations and determines the root cause and the corrective actions with minimum supervision.

14. Maintains accurate and complete notebook records for all method development, validation, and investigational studies in accordance with SOPs and protocols.

15. Maintains all analytical instruments in proper condition, including the calibration of instruments on a pre-determined time interval.

16. Conducts technical literature searches.

17. Creates, contributes and/or reviews Corporate SOPs and Departmental Guideline documents either independently or in conjunction with other departments.

18. Provides laboratory and instrument training to technicians and coordinates technicians work schedule, where appropriate.

19. Ensures the maintenance and/or adherence to good laboratory practices and all safety regulations.

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline with 2-3 years + of applicable laboratory experience preferable in the cosmetics/pharmaceutical OTC industry.

2. Must demonstrate effective communication skills for interactions with laboratory colleagues, project managers, and colleagues from numerous functional areas

3. Must listen actively and readily assumes responsibility for actions. Capable of managing tactical steps to push projects forward.

4. Master ability to use the laboratory instrumentation and understand the analytical chemistry principles behind the instrumentation.

5. Good math aptitude and strong verbal and written communication skills.

6. A broad understanding of physical and chemical properties of chemicals, OSHA regulations, FDA regulations, USP, and cGMP with ability of adhering/complying to very disciplined scientific procedures.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in office and laboratory instrument software.

8. Maintains the confidentiality of all data and easy accessibility of such records.

_This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.