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Chemist Operator

Actalent
Grafton, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 2/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026
Job Title: Chemist OperatorJob Description

The Chemist Operator will be responsible for producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients using chemical reactors. This role requires following specific Batch Records to ensure the production of a consistent product.

Responsibilities
  • Handle various unit operations, such as reactions, filtration, distillation, drying, and milling, on raw materials and various stages of chemical processing according to written manufacturing procedures and SOPs.
  • Follow and document instructions per batch sheet to produce products in accordance with all cGMP guidelines.
  • Set up equipment, including vessels, tanks, centrifuges, and dryers, for proper processing. Clean and verify equipment and vessels.
  • Record observations of operating conditions.
  • Drive and operate a fork truck.
  • Make work prioritization or timing decisions with supervisory oversight.
  • Adjust utilities to maintain reaction parameters.
  • Maintain process flow through the plant while adhering to all safety, GMP, and environmental regulations and standards.
Essential Skills
  • Experience in Chemical Operation or Batching, 1-5 years preferred.
  • Knowledge of GMP guidelines from food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Understanding of Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Operating.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • High School Diploma with experience, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Sciences, preferably in Chemical Technology or Chemistry.
  • Experience in GC and Batching processes.
Work Environment

The work environment is a clean laboratory and production setting. Initial training will be on the first shift for 3-6 months, after which the role will transition to a permanent shift from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., following a 2-2-3 schedule, including working every other weekend. The company is expanding its innovation hub, offering growth opportunities into leadership positions for those who excel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grafton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.50/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grafton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $24 - $27

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