About this role
QC ChemistLong-Term Opportunity | Excellent Hands On Experience | Offers Benefits Job DescriptionThe Quality Control Chemist performs testing and evaluation of raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods in a GMP laboratory environment to ensure all products meet quality specifications and customer standards. This role focuses on accurate analytical testing, thorough documentation, troubleshooting out-of-specification results, and continuous improvement of laboratory processes. The position offers exposure to a wide variety of products, opportunities for growth into more complex methods and instrumentation, and an overnight schedule that requires a high degree of independence and responsibility.Responsibilities
• Perform testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk products, and finished products in accordance with written procedures and established test methods. • Ensure current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test procedures are followed and properly applied during all laboratory activities. • Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation records in alignment with GMP requirements and cGMP principles. • Use laboratory equipment such as pH meters, Brookfield spindle viscometers, and analytical balances accurately and safely. • Perform visual and odor inspections of products and materials as part of routine quality evaluations. • Will be able to gain hands on experience utilizing HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field. • 6 months of internship or industry experience is preferred. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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