*Please answer the questions below when you apply to this position*

Our client, a premier engineering and testing firm, located in Skokie, IL is seeking a temp-to-hire, full time Chemist with skills revolving around construction materials. Core work hours are 8 AM – 4:30PM, Monday-Friday. Additional hours may be required for project work.

Responsibilities: 
Analyze Portland cement and related construction materials;
Manage client focused projects;
Select and perform appropriate routine or specialized laboratory procedures in order to prepare and run test specimens;
Explain test results;
Compile data for documentation of test procedures and prepares reports;

Essential Skills & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and higher
5+ years of relevant chemistry lab experience
Familiarity with standard wet chemistry techniques;
Well versed in applying scientific methods and rules to solve problems;
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel;

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: 
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally;
Exposure to prolonged standing and use of computer;
Work is performed in a laboratory environment and the following conditions may apply: exposure to chemicals, noise, dust, variations in temperature and humidity, fumes and various types of equipment;
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever necessary;
May require working occasional overtime

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and immediately available please answer the below questions and send an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.

Candidates are required to answer the below questions when applying:

How many years of Chemistry lab experience do you have?
Do you have experience in X-Ray Fluorescence and Diffraction of construction materials?
Do you have basic computer familiarity with MS Word and Excel?
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or related field /equivalent advanced knowledge?
Are you able to work occasional required overtime?
In order to accept this position, what hourly pay do you require?