Chemist- Analytical

Join our team as a Chemist, where you will play a crucial role in processing analyses to gather data for chemical pilot plant work. In this position, you will prepare samples and perform both physical and chemical analysis using a variety of equipment, including gas chromatography and various wet chemistry methods. Your responsibilities will also include troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintaining instrumentation, as well as processing analytical data using PC applications, making related chemical and sample calculations, and producing logbooks.

Responsibilities

• Process analyses to gather data for chemical pilot plant work.
• Prepare samples for physical and chemical analysis.
• Perform analysis using gas chromatography and wet chemistry methods.
• Troubleshoot, clean, and maintain instrumentation.
• Process analytical data using PC applications.
• Make chemical and sample-related calculations.
• Produce and maintain logbooks.

• Proficiency in wet chemistry and gas chromatography (GC).
• Experience in analytical analysis and chromatography.
• Bachelors degree in chemistry with 1 year of experience or Masters degree with 0 years of experience.
• Experience in an analytical lab setting.
• Experience with GC setup, sample valves, calibration, troubleshooting, operation, and training.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including some weekends.

• Experience with laboratory analytical instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography and wet chemistry techniques.

You will be working in a research-focused lab environment, not manufacturing. The schedule requires flexibility between 6am-10pm, with some weekend work required. The dress code is casual, but steel-toed boots or shoes are required for safety. The position offers shift differential pay of an additional $3/hr for weekend work. All necessary PPE will be provided. Training will be hands-on, as you will shadow a current chemical analyst.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 San Antonio,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.

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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.

Salary : $25 - $28