• Production Chemist

    Actalent (Morton Grove, IL)


    Job Title: Production Chemist

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Production Chemist to join our team. This role involves chemical synthesis on a multi-kilo scale and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform chemical synthesis on a multi-kilo scale and execute via batch record.

    + Maintain documentation standards to meet GMP requirements, including recording charges/transfers, acknowledging actions as they are performed, and documenting key observations related to specific operations.

    + Set up, operate, and clean all plant equipment such as reactors, centrifuges, filter dryers, shelf dryers, and milling equipment.

    + Participate in staging raw materials, loading raw materials into equipment, and unloading intermediates and products from dryers.

    + Read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively in a group setting.

    + Collaborate with Chemical Engineers to produce R&D Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in blending, GMP, GLP, and pharmaceutical quality standards.

    + Experience with batch records, transfers, API, R&D, Microsoft Word, reactors, centrifuges, chromatography, and wet chemistry.

    + Ability to read batch records and lift up to 50 pounds.

    + Manual compounding experience.

    + Associates or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or engineering preferred.

    + Computer proficiency required.

    + Experience in a production facility (chemical, pharmaceutical, or food) preferred.

    + Willingness to handle chemicals with engineering and safety controls in place.

    + Mechanical aptitude and basic math proficiency.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + SAP experience is a plus.

    + Previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

    + Experience working with reactors.

    + Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing conditions.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Morton Grove,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.