SUMMARY
As a Project Coordinator, you will support Project Managers by coordinating execution activities that keep projects moving—plans, schedules, documentation, meetings, data entry, and follow-ups. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders and will primarily support Proof of Concept (POC) lab, Advanced Manufacturing, and other operations projects as needed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of experience in project coordination or a related role. Experience supporting project plans, schedules, documentation, and status reporting. Experience using project collaboration tools and Microsoft 365 in a team environment. Familiarity with manufacturing/operations processes.WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD
PMP or other project management certification. Experience with tools such as MS Project, JIRA, and/or Smartsheet, Power BI, ExcelAdditional language capability (Mandarin, Spanish, or Korean). Company DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.Seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Analytical Chemist to join our client's Liquid Chromatography team as a Chemist II. You'll be at the heart of analytical operations - running sophisticated instrumentation, delivering accurate results to clients, and driving continuous improvement in lab processes.
Qualifications:
BS in Chemistry or related science1+ years of hands-on experience with LC-MS/MSMS instrumentation, or GCProficiency with analytical software (Agilent MassHunter, SCIEX Analyst, Waters Acquity, or similar)Experience creating data packages and managing multiple prioritiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred:
3+ years with LCMS or LCMSMS in a high-throughput commercial labExperience with method development and MS/MSMS optimizationExpertise in large-scale pesticide panels (100+ compounds)Hands-on experience with the QuEChERS extraction technique
Work Environment:
You'll work in a modern analytical laboratory with advanced liquid chromatography instrumentation. The role involves regular hands-on equipment operation and following detailed safety protocols.
Benefits:
Bonus:
Although not guaranteed, for the last 10 years, the company has paid out an annual bonus valued at about a month’s salary.
We are seeking an Administrative Tax Coordinator in the Private Client Group of our wealth management firm. The candidate will provide administrative support to the tax department, process deliverables, and assist with any special projects as needed.
Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to the tax department to promote efficiency and client satisfaction.Assist with sending deliverables tax returns, tax projections, net worth statements, special projects) to clients.Prepare, print, and mail engagement letters and tax organizers.Answer and direct inbound calls.Greet visitors.Coordinate mailings via USPS, UPS, and FedEx.Ensure rooms are set up appropriately for office meetings.Organize, scan, and file confidential client information, including supporting documentation for the tax returns.Prepare Power of Attorney forms.Assist in maintaining databases.Work collaboratively with multiple departments and team members.Perform additional tasks as needed
Requirements
Experience with a CPA firm or financial services company is preferred but not required.Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment where time management, attention to detail, follow-through, and meeting deadlines are critical.Excellent computer proficiency (e.g. Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook).Strong client orientation.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Team player attitude.Problem-solver mentality.Commitment to company values.A willingness to learn tax-related software systems.Ability to learn basic tax-related functions such as assisting with the processing of individual, partnership, and trust income tax returns.Company DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.Seeking to hire a Material Handler and Production Assistant for a contract role in Elk Grove Village, IL. This professional will be handling raw materials in the plant by loading/unloading in trucks, preparing materials for Production, as well as the Shipping/Receiving Department. This role will be contract for at least 4-8 weeks (with potential to go longer/permanent in the future).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· Receive materials into the computer system, print and apply all required labels.
· Locate materials and supplies by creating bar code labels and scanning them into their appropriate location(s).
· Ability to pick and palletize materials from a list, for production.
· Ability to pick and palletize materials from a list, for the Shipping Dept.
· Maintain material handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
· Attend regular GMP & Safety training and successfully show subject matter retention.
· Contribute to team effort bringing improvement ideas regarding Time Management, Process Improvement, Safety Management, and Inventory Control.
· Label packaging and palletizing of material.
· Master SSOPs necessary for cleaning and sanitizing the production equipment.
· Thoroughly clean work area and utensils in a manner consistent with inspection criteria.
· Prepare equipment by setting controls weigh and load raw materials into the mixers.
· Produces products by mixing raw materials, monitoring, and adjusting the mixing process.
· Master the necessary procedures to submit samples to QC or independent verifiers of quality.
· Maintain operations by following policies and procedures, reporting needed changes.
· Ability to measure, weigh, make, and test soap and sanitizer solutions.
· Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Follow safety guidelines and manufacturing instructions.
· Have the flexibility to work in either location and/or shift with little notice.
· Assist shipping department loading and unloading trucks.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· 2-3 years of Material Handling or Food/Flavors/Chemical manufacturing, is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· Regular attendance is required with few unscheduled absences. Mandatory overtime is sometimes necessary.
· The work location is a manufacturing plant.
· Some dust may be present, smells may, at times, be unpleasant. Safety equipment is mandatory for several processes.
· Ability to accurately measure small quantities (as low as 1/1000th of a gram.)
· Job often requires lifting up to 50 pounds of product.
· Reports to: Production Supervisor/Manager
Company DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.
We are seeking a Production Lab Associate for our client in Itasca, IL. Our client is a specialty biochemical company where researchers around the world have relied on their ultra-sensitive ELISA kits to power their most demanding experiments. The Production Associate is built for someone who wants to start their career doing real work from day one. You will be in the lab running ELISA production, assembling kits, and learning how a small manufacturing operation works end to end. Part of the day is spent on the warehouse and shipping side: pulling orders, packaging kits, and making sure product gets out the door on time.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Perform hands-on ELISA production including reagent preparation, bottling, labeling, and quality control checksAssemble and package finished ELISA kits according to batch records and SOPsMaintain accurate documentation — batch records, logbooks, and inventory logsPull, pack, and ship customer orders using established proceduresReceive and organize incoming materials and maintain warehouse inventoryFollow and help maintain SOPs, flagging anything unclear or that could be improvedSupport the production team on whatever needs doing
Required Qualifications
Careful, detail-oriented lab habits; follows protocols and notices when something is offComfort with physical work: standing, lifting, moving boxes, and working on your feetA willingness to learn systems, ask questions, and take feedback wellEnough organization to juggle bench work and shipping tasks in the same dayAny laboratory experience, even through courseworkPreferred Qualifications
Experience in a production, manufacturing, or QC setting; even a student role or co-opExposure to batch records, SOPs, or regulated documentation of any kindAny experience where you wore multiple hats to complete multiple projects simultaneouslyWhat They Offer
Structured training from experienced scientists and production staff invested in your developmentA collaborative environment led by a PhD-level Director of Manufacturing & Product Development with over a decade at the companyReal ownership from the start — your work goes directly into products used by researchers worldwideA clear growth path as the team expands and you build skillsNewly redesigned lab and manufacturing facilities in Itasca, IL, convenient to the broader Chicago suburbsThe stability of a well-established company with a loyal international customer baseOther Details:
Schedule: Monday–Friday (in-person)
Location: Itasca, IL
Employment: Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Job Benefits:
After 30 days of employment, you will qualify for health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.You will accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 35 hours you work; it starts accruing immediately.Paid overtimeCompany DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.Seeking a Quality Assurance Manager of Chemistry to own batch certification and product release. In this role, you'll provide the final quality review and disposition of chemistry testing data supporting release of compounded and pharmaceutical products, making sure every analytical result, investigation, and piece of documentation meets cGMP, USP, and FDA expectations before the product goes out the door.
You'll sit at the intersection of Quality Assurance and Chemistry QC, giving independent oversight of analytical data, holding the line on data integrity, and making sure every batch decision is scientifically sound, compliant, and ready for inspection. This is a strong fit for someone who combines deep analytical chemistry expertise with confident QA decision-making and hands-on batch disposition experience in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
Batch release and disposition
Serve as QA approver for batch release, making final disposition decisions on in-process, finished product, and stability batchesAssess product impact and patient risk on atypical or out-of-trend results, and hold batches until all data, deviations, and investigations are fully resolvedChemistry data review and oversight
Conduct independent QA review of analytical data (assay, impurities, stability, physical testing), verifying accuracy, traceability, and compliance with validated methodsCritically evaluate analyst conclusions for scientific soundnessInvestigations, deviations, and CAPA
Review and approve OOS, OOT, deviations, and lab investigations affecting batch release, ensuring clear root cause, risk assessment, and effective CAPAsPartner with QC and QA teams to keep investigations timely and defensible; prevent premature release where outcomes are unresolvedQuality systems, compliance, and audit readiness
Ensure adherence to cGMP, FDA guidance, and USP standards (<795>, <797>, <800>); review and approve related SOPsServe as subject matter expert during regulatory inspections and client audits, defending disposition decisions and keeping documentation inspection-readyCross-functional collaboration
Partner with Chemistry QC, Operations, Sample Management, and Client Services on batch priorities, release timelines, and quality decisionsTeam leadership
Lead QA staff supporting batch release, setting schedules to meet throughput and turnaround commitmentsCoach and mentor staff, and own performance management including goal setting and feedbackQualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)7-10 years of QA/QC experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or compounding environment, including batch release and dispositionStrong analytical chemistry expertise (HPLC/UPLC, GC, KF, UV-Vis, FTIR)3-5+ years of direct people leadership, with a track record of mentoring, performance management, and team developmentExperience with OOS investigations, deviations, CAPA, data integrity, and supporting FDA inspections/client auditsStrong technical writing skills and experience with electronic QMS and LIMS systemsCompany DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.Seeking to hire a Polymer Lab Technician to join our client’s expanding team in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate is a hands-on laboratory professional who will collaborate with chemists, scientists, and engineers to advance polymer research, formulation, testing, and scale-up projects. This position demands meticulous attention to detail, adherence to written procedures, and prior experience working with polymer or chemical materials in a laboratory setting.
Key Responsibilities
Follow written and verbal instructions to accurately perform a wide range of polymer and chemical laboratory tasks.Prepare, weigh, mix, and process polymer formulations, resins, elastomers, or related chemical materials.Assist with polymer compounding, blending, curing, and material processing activities.Prepare samples for testing, characterization, and scale-up trials.Operate laboratory equipment and instruments used for polymer and materials characterizationAccurately document experimental procedures, observations, and results in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems.Work closely with senior chemists and engineers to support R&D experiments, troubleshooting, and process optimization.Maintain laboratory organization, chemical inventory, and equipment readiness.Follow all laboratory safety protocols and contribute to a strong culture of safety.Participate in R&D problem-solving activities with an open and collaborative mindset.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or certificate with more than 5 years of experience.Demonstrated hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, including academic, industrial, R&D, or manufacturing settings.Ability to follow written procedures and accurately document work.Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable working style.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with polymer characterization techniques, including DSC, TGA, FTIR, rheology, and mechanical testing.Prior experience handling various polymers in optics field is desirable.Ability to prepare SOPs and work within basic quality systems, such as GMP or ISO-style documentation.Comfort working with hazardous chemicals and understanding chemical hygiene best practices.Prior experience supporting scale-up trials or working in manufacturing and production environments.
Physical Requirements
Good manual dexterity.Ability to work at standing and/or sitting workstations.Ability to safely handle chemicals and laboratory equipment while wearing required PPE.Ability to lift and move laboratory materials as needed.
Work Schedule and Location
Schedule: Monday–Friday (in-person)Location: El Segundo, CACompany DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.Maintenance Mechanic sought for a direct permanent hire opportunity in Azusa, CA. Our client, a global polymer manufacturing company seeks to grow their maintenance team to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain all mechanical equipment inside their chemical plant.
Maintenance Mechanic - Responsibilities :
Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain all chemical plant mechanical equipment. The mechanical equipment includes pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, air diaphragm, etc.), agitators, fans, blowers, mechanical seals, and sealing devices (packing, etc.) associated with this equipment.Install and modify existing and new piping systems and lines, including valves, vessels, filters, exchangers (assembly and disassembly), and equipment setting and alignment. Structural, construction, painting, concrete, insulation and light sheet metal work, etc. may also be required.Learn proper methods for equipment and safety inspections. Inspect equipment for defects and record all repairs in the CMMS system. Write and perform preventative maintenance tasks.Become familiar with relevant maintenance department SOPs and learn the plant processes and hazards associated with them.Be safety conscious and follow the plant safety policies and procedures (e.g. fall protection, lock out tag out, hot work, confined space).Actively participate in safety committees, near-miss reporting, incident investigations, and safety housekeeping inspections.Complete and initiate the proper documentation of work orders in the SAP system.Operate power tools such as a drill press, band saw, grinders, etc.Operate torches, welders, cutters, etc.Operate plant vehicles, such as forklifts and boom lifts.Operate basic hand tools, measurement, and test equipment.
Hours:
7am-4pm M-F with potential on-call responsibilities every month.
Qualifications:
MUST HAVE 2+ years of experience as an industrial manufacturing machinery maintenance mechanic to qualify, and this experience MUST include maintaining pumps and motors as well as include electrical skills.
EducationHigh school diploma or an equivalent level as a minimum education. Additional coursework, technical training, apprenticeship, etc., is desirable.Physical Abilities:Pass a routine physical examination and drug test.Lift and control a minimum of 50-pound load from floor level to standing position.Regularly walk, and climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, etc. both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.Personal Skills:Self-motivated, quality, and safety-conscious individual.Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written, and read and follow instructions with minimal supervision.Excellent interpersonal skills and the willingness to learn from and train others.Company DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.Seeking an Electronic Engineering Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Chicago with our client, a leading Manufacturer of Automated Equipment for Industrial Laundries.
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Company DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.
We are assisting our client, a global polymer manufacturing company in hiring multiple Chemical Operators for their growing team. This is a direct-hire opportunity with built-in overtime and strong potential for career growth—promotions every 1-2 years with pay increases.
What You'll Do: As a Chemical Operator, you'll play a key role in the safe and timely production of chemical products, including charging raw materials to kettles/reactors, operating equipment to produce alkyd and polyester resin batches, and monitoring processes using a PLC operator interface. You'll collect and analyze samples, document production data, transfer material between tanks, package finished product, and assist with loading/unloading trucks using SAP. You'll also take part in plant safety initiatives, including the Safety Committee, Process Hazard Analysis, and incident investigations.
What We're Looking For:
High School Diploma or GEDChemical operating or manufacturing experience is a plusFamiliarity with batch-making, mixing, weighing, or compoundingAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk/sit throughout the shiftStrong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skillsForklift certificationProficiency with Microsoft OfficeWhy Join:
Direct-hire with a stable, growing company (no slowdown even through COVID)Small, dynamic team environmentClear path for career advancementBoth entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply!
Company DescriptionReal People. Real Connections. Real Results.