Lab Tech - Chemist

Join our team as a Lab Technician where you will conduct routine testing using a variety of chemistry techniques and equipment on samples from the API NonLC group. This role involves testing API products created for both our products and our customers. Techniques include UV-VIS, LOD, pH, and physical testing. Please note that Liquid Chromatography is conducted in a different lab. Daily huddles or gemba meetings will guide the day's testing priorities, and you will only perform tests or work on equipment for which you have been fully trained.

• Conduct routine testing on API samples using a range of chemistry techniques.
• Participate in daily huddles or gemba meetings to determine testing priorities.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily goals and ensure compliance with cGMP and FDA regulations.
• Perform tests only after receiving full training and demonstrating competency.

• Proficiency in chemistry and laboratory techniques.
• Familiarity with FDA, GMP, and GLP regulations.
• Experience with UV-VIS, pH, and other testing methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related life-science field.

• Minor in Chemistry preferred for standout candidates.
• Ability to perform lower technical tasks such as equipment calibration and lab maintenance with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively within a diverse team.

This role is based in a standard lab environment regulated by cGMP and FDA standards. The lab has a good mix of new and tenured staff, requiring the ability to work with diverse team members. You will work as an individual contributor and as part of a team, participating in daily meetings to discuss goals and tasks. Training involves shadowing an analyst or scientist, performing tests under supervision, and eventually working independently once competency is demonstrated.

This is a Contract position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Kalamazoo,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.

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