Distillation Technician- Reaction

Job Title: Distillation Technician - Reaction

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Distillation Technician where you will be responsible for operating and overseeing equipment used in the distillation process. This role involves working with various citrus flavors to create essences, emulsions, extractions, and sprays. You will perform product inspections, provide quality control samples, and ensure accurate data recording.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee equipment used for the distillation of target compounds and batches from specified raw materials.
• Complete necessary calculations and record various data points as required.
• Perform product inspections and provide samples for quality control testing.
• Check temperatures and complete batch records per GMP and SOPs.
• Input data into the computer tracking system.
• Comply with best practices and standard operating procedures while continuously improving processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in chemical engineering, chemical reactions, and compounding.
• Proficiency in batch making, fractional distillation, and steam distillation.
• Strong experience in chemical handling and mixing.
• Minimum of 4 years of tenure at previous positions with experience in high-level compounding and chemical operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School degree with solid attention to detail.
• Ability to learn unique, detail-specific processes.
• Comfortable using a computer.
• Previous experience in distillation and GMP environments is preferred.
• Ability to work different shifts as required.

Work Environment

Work in a family-owned company where the culture promotes a 'work hard, play hard' mentality. Employees are expected to be straightforward communicators, able to interact across various levels. The independent work environment requires smart individuals capable of performing calculations and managing documentation meticulously. The manufacturing setting is casual, usually allowing jeans and t-shirts as attire. The company hosts barbeque weeks during summer and bagel/pizza parties, fostering a fun and engaging work atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belcamp, MD.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 Belcamp,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $24 - $28