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Chemist

Actalent
Commerce, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 3/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026

Chemist

Job Description

This position involves supporting the Quality Control team by ensuring the effective operation of analytical instrumentation and methodologies. Perfect for those wanting to get hands on laboratory experience!

Responsibilities

  • Support the Quality Control team in various tasks and processes.
  • Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as HPLC and GCMS.
  • Ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing results.
  • 80% Laboratory work & 20% logging and admin

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in Chemistry.
  • Experience with analytical instrumentation, specifically HPLC and GCMS.
  • Strong quality control abilities.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Typing skills.
  • Proficiency in mathematics.

Work Environment

The role is based in a lab setting, requiring a focus on precision and attention to detail.

  • Schedule is 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday-Thursday) & Fridays are 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Commerce, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Commerce,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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 : $23 - $25

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