What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at Actalent?
Job Title: Chemist
Job Description
This role supports activities related to the chemical and material characterization of materials and devices for internal projects. This position involves executing diverse analytical chemistry-focused activities aimed at providing solutions for operations, manufacturing, research and development, and new product development within various business units across the company.
Responsibilities
- Execute studies in accordance with test plans and protocols.
- Document all work and maintain best documentation practices.
- Compile data and contribute to reports or generate reports as assigned or prescribed by test plans and internal SOPs.
- Operate and maintain related equipment and instrumentation relevant to the role.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laboratory and facility procedures, including test plans, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
- Keep training to SOPs, Work Instructions, and company policies current.
- Communicate effectively with personnel across the department.
- Seek to continuously improve processes and procedures.
- Commit to customer service and regulatory compliance.
- Understand and adhere to department and facility best practices and organizational standards for regulatory compliance, such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Conduct exploratory research to produce new knowledge and potential products.
- Develop research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical testing techniques.
- Recommend utilization of results or suggest changes in the scope of work or termination of projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fridley, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00/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 Fridley,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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 - $29