Job Description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an Analytical Chemist II near Itasca, IL.

Temp to Hire

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation: $35-$45/hour DOE

An Analytical Chemist II provides scientific knowledge and support to the company. They have extensive scientific knowledge and have been trained in analytical techniques. They have overall responsibility for the technical conduct of all assigned tests as well as for the interpretation, analysis, documentation, and reporting of results. They are the single point of study control. They assist in writing and helping to validate new protocols, analytical instrumentation, and perform method development. They serve as a master trainer in the company and they consult with clients on technical issues.

Essential Duties:

Scientific/General

• Ensure procedures and reports are current with published methods
• Ensure final reports accurately reflect the data, results and conclusions of the testing
• Evaluates test results for suitability and designates acceptability
• Prepare and review written procedures including SOPs, STPs, and other protocol test procedures and instructions that will be followed during analysis
• Ensure method validation and test controls are adequate to support the test methodology
• Ensure sample and data traceability are maintained throughout testing
• Ensure calculations and statistics accurately reflect the raw data
• Ensure test controls and monitors are accurately recorded and reviewed
• Performs routine Maintenance and operates assigned analytical instruments
• Troubleshoots analytical instrumentation problems, and decides the best course of action to remedy those problems
• Continually work to optimize the results of the instruments with new parameters or instrument setups

Quality responsibilities

• Reviews general data quality to determine where changes to methods or procedures could improve quality and throughput

Customer Focus

• Uphold the company's service standard
• Host client visits/audits
• Consults with clients
• Communicate regularly with sponsors and work to meet or exceed their expectations
• Assists with questions from sales, service center, quality and regulatory teams
• Communicates and consults with sponsors to set up proper test plans and other testing parameters
• Meets or exceeds sponsors expectations
• Assist with failure investigations for the laboratory

Project Management

• Work with SL/DM in managing test work flow to ensure sponsor expectations are met.
• Meet turn around deadlines.
• Work with other sections/functions to manage workflow, validations, and other projects that will improve efficiencies and the sponsor’s experience.
• Coordinate communication between clients and laboratory staff

Regulatory Compliance

• Reviews general data quality to determine where changes to methods or procedures could improve quality and throughput
• Know and follow applicable regulatory requirements (GMP, GLP, ISO, etc.)
• Know and follow ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 guidelines
• Know and follow company policies and procedures.
• Complete required training on time.

Professionalism

• Attend work regularly and reliably.
• Continually learn and train, review scientific literature, and attend meetings to keep current with new technical and scientific information
• Participate on standards committees
• Perform training for new and existing employees
• Participate on standards committees

Education and Experience requirements:

• Proficient in analytical techniques like HPLC, UPLC, GC, ICP, and mass spectrometry, with skills in method development and validation.
• B.S. degree in Chemistry and 5-7 years of applicable laboratory.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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