What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Chemist position at Actalent?
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled QC Chemist to perform wet chemistry testing on raw materials, including IR Spectroscopy, melting point temperature, and viscosity, while adhering to USP methodology.
Responsibilities
- Run identification tests like Thin Layer Chromatography and spectroscopic tests.
- Perform limit tests for things like chlorides, sulfates, heavy metals, elemental impurities, and aluminum.
- Carry out other tests and assays such as Karl Fischer, acid value, saponification value, iodine value, hydroxyl value, peroxide value, and oil-related assays.
- Perform physical tests like viscosity, melting point, congealing temperature, and mid-IR and UV-Vis analysis.
- Work with lab instruments like refractometers, densitometers, pH meters, auto-titrators, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and FTIR.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry.
- 1-3 years of experience in a GMP/regulated laboratory setting.
- Familiarity with raw material testing.
About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are 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
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Downers Grove, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Downers Grove,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.
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