Application Chemist

Job Title: Application Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a temporary full-time project lead to execute, coordinate, and document a defined portfolio of collaborative initiatives between the Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) and the Bioprocessing Collaboration Center (BCC). These initiatives focus on reducing adoption barriers, enabling automation readiness, and expanding product positioning across spectroscopy, process analytics, and bioprocess monitoring platforms.

PAY - $40 - $45

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for nine identified CAD–BCC projects.
• Coordinate seed unit placements, tracking, and evaluation for various instruments including SmartRaman DXR, AIO, TruScan, NanoDrop, PrimaPro, MAX-IR, and Process16.
• Support competitive benchmarking and comparison analyses versus alternative vendor technologies.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings with CAD product managers, engineers, BCC scientists, and PSG stakeholders.
• Compile and analyze evaluation data, particularly for comparative and automation-readiness projects.
• Prepare technical summaries, application notes, and white papers highlighting findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to OPC-UA standardization documentation and develop automation-readiness frameworks with vendors.
• Conduct paper-based assessments for PrimaPro, MAX-IR, summarizing technical fit and market opportunity.
• Liaise between CAD Division, BCC, and PSG to ensure alignment of study objectives and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with automation vendors and partners for data collection and technical validation.
• Prepare summary presentations and internal reports for leadership reviews and roadmap discussions.
• Develop a standardized utilization process for PSG seed placements.
• Establish frameworks for competitive analysis and product validation consistency across CAD platforms.

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of analytical instrumentation including Raman, FTIR, NIR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and process analytics.
• Familiarity with automation protocols and industrial communication standards such as OPC-UA and PLC integration.
• Experience with bioprocess development workflows and/or pharma/biopharma process analytical technology (PAT).
• Ability to conduct data analysis, compile findings, and write technical reports, application notes, or white papers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple parallel projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Competence in tracking deliverables, scheduling milestones, and ensuring on-time reporting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to interface between technical and commercial teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in analytical development, process analytics, or instrumentation applications.
• Familiarity with CAD product lines or competing analytical technologies is highly advantageous.

Work Environment

The position requires full-time commitment, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. This is a 12-month term with potential for renewal or conversion based on results and business needs. The role is based on-site at BCC, with coordination across CAD product teams.

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Salary : $40 - $45