What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Technician position at Actalent?
We are looking for a dedicated Chemical Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products in compliance with ISO9001 standards. You will be responsible for preparing and leading safety meetings, covering all areas of required testing, and maintaining the quality management system.
Responsibilities- Prepare safety topics and chair weekly safety meetings.
- Ensure the quality of products and adherence to ISO9001 standards.
- Cover any area of testing required in the lab when called upon.
- Monitor sample status in the QC Database and close and release product results as needed.
- Identify, communicate, and recommend resolutions for personnel issues to the manager.
- Identify, communicate, retrain, and recommend corrective actions to address errors by both the lab and production, such as missing labels on sample cups or incorrect product/customer information.
- Enter all new customer and product specifications and maintain current specifications in the quality management system.
- Validate Certificates of Analysis (C of A’s) first released from quality management and ensure correct specifications are in place.
- Monitor raw materials in quality inspection and release them in a timely manner, resolving any specification issues.
- Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Proficiency in chemical testing.
- Knowledge of wet chemistry and raw materials.
The position is on the first shift, operating from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Plainfield, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in South Plainfield,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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