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Job Title: Chemist I
Location: Onsite – 5 days/week
Pay Rate: $25.74/hr
Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension up to 2 years pending budget

Job Description

Perform physicochemical characterization and stability testing of haircare and cosmetic products using established laboratory protocols. Conduct measurements including pH, viscosity, rheology, microscopy, appearance, and foam behavior. Maintain stability records, laboratory data, and sample traceability while identifying and documenting anomalies and trends.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Cosmetic Science, or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience.

• OR QC/Physical Measurements certification or diploma with relevant laboratory experience.

Required Skills

• Hands-on laboratory experience with physicochemical or cosmetic product characterization.

• pH measurement, calibration, sampling, and drift control.

• Viscometer/rheometer operation, including flow curves and yield stress measurements.

• Microscopy for droplet size, emulsion structure, or particle distribution analysis.

• Cosmetic product stability testing, including temperature cycling, centrifugation, freeze-thaw, and long-term studies.

• Appearance, color, gloss, phase separation, texture, viscosity, and foam evaluation.

• Laboratory data recording, traceability, and stability documentation.

• Microsoft Excel for laboratory data entry, formulas, charts, stability logs, and DoE tables.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with haircare, skincare, personal care, pharmaceutical, food science, or chemical products.

• Experience developing or optimizing physicochemical characterization methods.

• Experience identifying stability trends and investigating abnormal results.

• Experience with Microsoft Word for SOPs/protocols and PowerPoint for technical laboratory reports.

• Familiarity with laboratory databases and electronic data-management workflows.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation. This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Batching and prepping samples for analysis considering special and varied client and quality assurance requirements
  • Making reagents for sample analysis
  • Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity
  • Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data
  • Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments
  • Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of samples
    • Maintains logbooks and refrigerator temperature logs
• Performs safety inspections in areas
• Proficient, with IDOCs, assigned methods carried out in the area:
  • Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintains other documentation as required
  • Uploads data into LIMS system for review
  • Monitors refrigerator temperatures
  • Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards
  • Maintains housekeeping standards for work area
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Writes / reviews client ready complex NCM’s
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• Additional Duties as assigned 

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on Gas chromatography. 

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• Gas Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

This role is 2nd shift, Sun-Thurs 3pm -11:30pm.  Training will be 1st shift, 8am-4:30pm. 

Lab Chemist

Pride Health / Russell Tobin is supporting a leading pharmaceutical/manufacturing organization that has a contract opening for an Lab Chemist in Cordova IL.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop proficiency in the operation, maintenance, and functionality of analytical laboratory instrumentation.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors to commission analytical laboratory instruments and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Create, validate, and update analytical test methods in accordance with established laboratory and site standards.
• Lead assigned analytical laboratory projects supporting operational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate documentation of laboratory activities and maintain compliance with applicable quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on laboratory experience and demonstrated chemical knowledge will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an analytical laboratory or manufacturing laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of analytical laboratory equipment and laboratory best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience commissioning laboratory equipment, including instrument setup, verification, qualification, documentation, and readiness for routine operation.
• Experience developing, optimizing, or refining analytical test methods to ensure accuracy, precision, repeatability, and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the ability to maintain regulatory compliance and accurate laboratory documentation.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience, including planning, coordinating, and successfully executing laboratory initiatives.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement efforts within a laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Important Details:

• Employment Type: 12 months Contract (Possible extension on the basis of performance)
• Location: Cordova, IL (Fully Onsite)
• Approved Pay Range: $23 - $25/hr on W2

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs.

Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

Job Description

Position Summary: 

The Associate Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be a physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Evaluation and quantification of data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
• Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Proficient with IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• Additional duties as assigned 

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on gas chromatography and testing for pesticides. 

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• PFAS sample preparation 
• HRMS sample preparation 
• Gas Chromatography
• Liquid Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

This position is 2nd shift, 3pm-11:30pm Sun-Thurs. Training will be M-F 7am-3:30pm. 

Job Description

Position Summary: 

The Associate Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be a physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Evaluation and quantification of data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
• Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Proficient with IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• Additional duties as assigned 

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on Organic Preparation and extraction. 

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• PFAS sample preparation 
• HRMS sample preparation 
• Gas Chromatography
• Liquid Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

This position is 2nd shift, M-F, 3pm -1130pm. Training will be the same hours, with the exception of the 1st day, which will be first shift, starting at 8:45am. 

Job Description

Position Summary: 

The Associate Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Evaluation and quantification of data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
• Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Proficient with IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• Additional duties as assigned 

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on Instrumental Wet Chemistry. 

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• PFAS sample preparation 
• HRMS sample preparation 
• Gas Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Role is 3rd Shift, 11pm-7:30am. Training will be M-F, 1st shift 

Job Description

Position Summary: 

The Associate Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Evaluation and quantification of data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
• Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Proficient with IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• Additional duties as assigned 

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on HRMS sample preparation. 

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• PFAS sample preparation 
• HRMS sample preparation 
• Gas Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Position is 2nd shift, 2pm-10:30pm, Tues-Sat.  Training will be M-F 7am-3:30pm. 

Job Description

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking an Entry-Level Chemist to join our Trace Analytical Structural Chemistry (TASC) team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career scientist looking to build hands-on laboratory experience in a regulated environment. In this role, you will support research and development studies while working with analytical instrumentation and following established laboratory procedures and quality standards.

What You'll Do

• Perform laboratory testing and analysis following SOPs, protocols, and study requirements
• Generate accurate and reliable experimental data
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation
• Document work in accordance with cGMP and/or GLP guidelines
• Assist with research and development projects
• Analyze and interpret scientific data
• Work both independently and collaboratively to meet project timelines

Job Description

*Applicants MUST have authorization to work in the United States INDEFINITELY without restriction or sponsorship*

Employee Responsibilities:

• Perform physical, chemical, and instrumental analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished pharmaceutical products (tablets, capsules, parenterals, devices, aerosols, liquids, creams, and gels)
• Run the instrumentation independently including, but not limited to, various chromatographic systems, Karl Fischer (Coulometric and Volumetric), UV/Spec, various wet chemistry analyses, HPLC, IC, IR, ICP, AA, TGP, DSC, PDA, auto-titrators, TLC, and dissolution apparatus
• Preparing samples for analysis and running some instrumentation with minimum supervision
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis
• Execute method transfer protocols
• Document work as required for GMP compliance
• Perform monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment

Job Description

Position Summary: 

The Associate Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Evaluation and quantification of data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
• Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Proficient with IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• Additional duties as assigned 

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on Instrumental Wet Chemistry. 

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• PFAS sample preparation 
• HRMS sample preparation 
• Gas Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Role is 3rd Shift, 11pm-7:30am. Training will be M-F, 1st shift 

Job Description

The Chemist is responsible for performing analysis of our client’s samples using thermal, mechanical, and microscopic methods and instruments.

• Perform assigned laboratory tasks including setting up and calibrating instruments, preparing samples, acquiring analytical data, processing data, and reporting results in a prescribed format.
• Create and maintain detailed lab record documentation (notebooks and computer based) according to GMPs.
• Maintain assigned laboratory instrumentation which may include routine maintenance, calibration and verification, and troubleshooting.
• Develop or optimize methods as required.
• Document laboratory methods in written work instructions and SOP’s; follow written procedures with keen attention to detail.
• Document sample appearances, preparation processes, and testing procedures with digital photography. 
• Peer review expectations include demonstrating attention to detail, approving lab notebook pages, sequence checks, and verifying data entry and calculations.
• Perform assigned quality assurance responsibilities including but not limited to: initiating and processing workflows for training, change control, planned deviations, and investigations; revising and authoring work instructions; providing technical support for investigations and approvals; and participating in internal and external quality audits.
• Train and mentor other scientists based on experience.
• Maintain assigned laboratory spaces in a neat and organized condition.
• Maintain inventories of parts and supplies needed for assigned work.
• Adhere to applicable corporate policies and procedures, quality procedures, and work instructions.