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QC Analytical Chemist

Actalent
Madison, WI Other
POSTED ON 3/21/2026 CLOSED ON 4/21/2026

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Job Title: QC Analytical Chemist

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a QC Analytical Chemist, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of raw materials used in manufacturing processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge instrumentation and contribute to the development of high-quality products in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

  • Test raw materials before their use in manufacturing.
  • Conduct testing on incoming materials, including USDA and EP standards.
  • Perform wet chemistry testing such as pH, IR, moisture, and identification tests.
  • Engage in future HPLC and GC work as training progresses.
  • Draft protocols and perform method verifications and validations.
  • Assist with side tasks to maintain productivity during training.

Essential Skills

  • Strong experience in chemistry with a focus on HPLC, GC, and GMP.
  • Experience in quality control and QC testing.
  • Proficient in titration, wet chemistry, method validation, and method transfer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related life science field.
  • Undergraduate research experience or summer internship experience demonstrating initiative.
  • 0-3 years of chemistry experience in a GMP environment.
  • Experience in drafting protocols and performing method verifications and validations is a plus.
  • HPLC and GC experience is desirable, especially troubleshooting and developing new methods.

Work Environment

You will work in a laboratory setting within a Quality Control lab, collaborating with four teams, each consisting of approximately 4-5 chemists per supervisor. Teams include Raw Materials, Finished Products, Analytical Development, Environmental Monitoring, and QC Specialists. The lab has expanded over the last two years, offering a modern workspace where chemists work in shared spaces with laptops and scientist-level individuals have their own desks. The position offers variety in daily tasks, promoting continuous learning and advancement opportunities within the company.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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 : $22 - $25

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