What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Chemist position at Actalent?
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Chemist to join our team. In this role, you will manage raw materials and operate chemical manufacturing equipment to create new chemical compounds by following precise chemical formulas. You will work closely with engineers, production personnel, and the analytical team to ensure that product specifications are met, as well as collaborate with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage and handle all raw materials for chemical operations.
- Operate chemical manufacturing equipment and follow specific chemical formulas to create new chemical compounds.
- Work with other engineers, production personnel, and the analytical team to ensure product specifications are met.
- Collaborate with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.
- Proficiency in Chemistry and Chemical Processing.
- Experience in working with R&D personnel and the ability to collaborate with scale-up and process teams.
- Advanced education (BS degree) in the sciences or equivalent experience in chemical operations.
- Experience in Chemistry, Laboratory work, and Chemical Synthesis.
The work environment includes training Monday through Friday during first shift hours (6 am to 2:30/3:30 pm) for three to four weeks. Subsequently, the schedule will transition to a weekend night shift from 6 pm to 6 am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.
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 : $28 - $33
