Quality Control Chemist I (Thursday - Monday, 1st Shift)

Stryker is hiring for a QC Chemist I located onsite in Cary, IL. The position of QC Chemist I is responsible for performing advanced analytical analysis of raw materials, in-process solutions, stability, finished goods, cleaning samples, as well as general laboratory support.

What you will do:

• Performs routine and non-routine analysis for raw materials, in-process solutions, stability, and finished goods.
• Responsible for conducting simple data review, including reagent review.
• Performs laboratory maintenance activities including but not limited to equipment preventative maintenance, calibration etc.
• Executes Phase I investigations for simple test methods. Supports problem solving, root cause analysis, identifies potential solutions, and evaluates them against requirements.
• Follows regulatory requirements in their area of work.
• With guidance, can create or approve records containing technical writing, including/not limited to NC/CAPA investigations and procedures. Be able to provide basic feedback to record owners when acting as an approver.
• Basic knowledge and use of continuous improvement principles (e.g. 6S).
• Participate in design/development of process/test methods.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

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Preferred

• Experience working in a GxP laboratory environment and Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills (English).
• Experience with one or more of the following: HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatography), UHPLC (Ultra High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography) or GC (Gas Chromatography)
• Experience with common laboratory equipment such as balances, graduated cylinders, etc.
• Experience with common analytical methods such as chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.)
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• $ 70,800.00 - 103,800.00 USD salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Posted: February 4, 2026

Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.