Quality Control Chemist II – Arlington Heights, IL
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Apply for a full-time Quality Control Chemist II job in Arlington Heights, IL. Use HPLC, GC, and Empower in a cGMP pharmaceutical laboratory.
Salary
$61,336 per year
Location
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Quality Control Chemist II – Arlington Heights, IL
$61,336 per year
Job description
Talent Splendor is hiring a Quality Control Chemist II in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This full-time, on-site position offers an annual salary of $61,336 per year and supports pharmaceutical product quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
The role works within GE HealthCare’s Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) division, a global provider of imaging agents used in radiology procedures. You will perform advanced analytical testing in a cGMP-regulated laboratory, supporting product release, stability testing, raw material qualification, and laboratory investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other analytical instruments.
- Review, interpret, and report results in accordance with cGMP, USP, and ICH requirements.
- Use Empower software to collect, process, and report chromatographic data.
- Support analytical method development, validation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and electronic records.
- Conduct or support investigations into out-of-specification (OOS) results, deviations, and laboratory discrepancies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, SOP updates, and team training.
- Follow laboratory safety requirements and maintain an organized, compliant workspace.
Required Qualifications
- Analytical laboratory experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or chemical environment.
- Hands-on expertise with HPLC and GC.
- Experience using Empower chromatography data software.
- Knowledge of cGMP, USP, and ICH standards and laboratory documentation practices.
Job Details
- Job title: Quality Control Chemist II
- Company: Talent Splendor
- Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement: On-site; not remote eligible
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: $61,336 per year
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Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and remote work is not eligible.
What kind of experience do I need for this Quality Control Chemist II role?
You need proven analytical laboratory experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or chemical environment, with strong hands-on expertise in HPLC and GC instrumentation and operation.
What software skills are required for this job?
Proficiency in Empower chromatography software for data collection, processing, and reporting is required.
What are the main responsibilities of this role?
You will perform routine and non-routine analyses using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, review and report data according to cGMP, USP, and ICH standards, and participate in method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
How much does this job pay?
The salary for this position is USD 61,336 per year.
What regulatory knowledge should I have for this position?
You should have working knowledge of cGMP, USP, and ICH regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance in laboratory operations.