What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist position at Actalent?
Description
The Chemist in this position is responsible for performing routine and non-routine quality tests to help ensure quality and further the development of their pharmaceutical platforms. The primary instrumentation utilized in this lab is HPLC, UPLC and GC. The chemist is expected to follow Good Lab Practices (GLP) regulatory requirements and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.
Performs preparation collection measurement and recordkeeping of samples
Documents test and data analysis results
Supports development area as needed / commercial QC release
Communicates with team members to ensure schedule requirements are met
Applies knowledge of performed tasks to elucidate test method failures
Analyzes and deduces data and collates test results
Communicates priority and timeliness for completion of customer requests
Helps drive the team to meet business goals
Learns and understands the manufacturing organization that the lab supports
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related science
6-12 months of wet chemistry experience
6-12 months of chromotography experience (HPLC, GC, UPLC, dissolution, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV-Vis)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $27 - $30