Associate Analytical Chemist

Clarke•Schaumburg, IL

2d•$29 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Clarke is looking for a curious, detail-loving 2nd shift Associate Analytical Chemist to join our Quality Assurance Analytical Laboratory in Schaumburg, IL. In this role, you'll help keep our products moving by testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products; keeping strong lab documentation; supporting analytical methods; and helping ensure our lab stays compliant and audit-ready. If you enjoy hands-on lab work, love solving problems with data, and like being part of a team that works across quality, production, and product development, this could be a great fit.

Requirements

B.S. in Chemistry plus 2+ years of analytical chemistry experience, or 4+ years of experience working in an analytical chemistry lab.
Experience with HPLC, analytical method development, sample extraction techniques, statistical analysis, and general lab safety procedures.
Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Comfort using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard computer tools.
Ability to interpret scientific and statistical reports and apply the information to day-to-day lab work.
Comfort working with concepts like probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Strong problem-solving skills, especially when instructions or situations are not perfectly standardized.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pesticide chemistry and microbiology techniques is a plus.
Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices is also a plus.

Responsibilities

Run analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and customer-requested samples.
Keep accurate lab records, data, reports, Certificates of Analysis, and quality documentation.
Support product releases, sample retention, lab investigations, and GLP/non-GLP study documentation.
Help develop, validate, and improve analytical methods and lab procedures.
Keep standards, reference materials, equipment calibration, inventory, and the lab itself organized and audit-ready.
Follow safe lab practices, properly handle chemicals and samples, and support waste management requirements.
Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025:2017, and other lab quality system requirements.
Partner with Quality Assurance, Production, Product Development, and other teams on testing, reporting, and continuous improvement projects.
Jump in on additional duties and special projects as needed.