Job Title: Chemist III Job Description The Analytical Chemist III will perform analytical testing in foods, beverages, flavors, extracts, and essences. The role will also involve developing, optimizing, and validating analytical testing methods, preparing SOPs and reports, and performing routine maintenance on analytical instruments. The position requires close collaboration with various cross-functional teams including Research & Development, Quality Control, Operations, Procurement, and Regulatory to achieve desired results. Responsibilities + Perform analytical testing using advanced techniques such as HPLC and GCMS. + Develop, optimize, and validate analytical testing methods. + Prepare SOPs and reports as needed. + Carry out routine checks and perform regular maintenance on analytical instrumentation. + Coordinate technical support of instrumentation and maintain supplier relationships. + Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve desired results. Essential Skills + Proficiency in analytical chemistry. + Experience with HPLC and GCMS. + Strong background in wet chemistry and gas chromatography. + Capability in developing and validating analytical methods. + Experience in maintaining analytical instruments. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 2-5 years of experience in the food or flavor industry with practical application of scientific methods. + GC/GCMS experience is essential. + Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field. + Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is considered if the candidate is passionate about transitioning to the food industry. Work Environment This role operates on a first shift schedule, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The facility is cutting-edge and offers a beautiful working environment with multiple labs on-site. The team collaborates with nearly all departments, providing excellent exposure to the entire facility. The company promotes from within and values continuous investment in research and development Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $95000.00 Company offers competitive salary, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401k and more. Company culture is also very inclusive and everyone can share ideas. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Mundelein,IL. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 2024. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.