Chemistry Lab Consultant

Chemistry Lab Consultant, Medical Devices

Summary 

Our client, a Fortune 500 medical device company, is seeking a Chemistry Lab Consultant to support Product Development R&D team in Cary, IL. Over the past two years, the team has established in-house chemistry and microbiology lab capabilities. The consultant will assess, benchmark, and optimize lab operations to ensure the team is functioning as a compliant, efficient, and well-controlled R&D environment capable of supporting routine testing, developmental work, and stability studies.

Responsibilities

• Establish lab processes and workflows for the R&D analytical lab.
• Benchmark existing operations and identify improvements to align with GMP/GLP expectations.
• Ensure proper segregation of materials, method development, and validation processes are established and documented.
• Review IQ/OQ activities previously performed by vendors and ensure calibration and preventive maintenance are effectively managed.
• Guide chemists in proper lab practices, method validation, and reliability testing to strengthen overall lab performance.
• Create or refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and support lab staff in day-to-day operations, ensuring best practices in sample handling, equipment use, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with R&D leadership to transition the lab into a fully GLP/GMP-compliant environment.
• Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators for lab efficacy, turnaround time, and data accuracy.
• Conduct audits and gap assessments to identify and mitigate risks in data handling and record keeping.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• 5-8+ years of experience managing or leading operations in an analytical chemistry lab within an FDA-regulated, GMP/GLP environment.
• Proven track record in workflow optimization, data integrity systems, and laboratory digitalization.
• Strong understanding of lab infrastructure setup, instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and quality processes.
• Experience working in medical device and pharmaceutical industries required.
• Hands-on expertise with method development, calibration, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with Analytical chemistry lab required. Experience with microbiology is a plus.

Terms & Start 

• Onsite 5 days/week in Cary, IL
• 6+ month contract
• Start ASAP
• Benefits included (Medical, Dental, Vision)