Senior Chemist

Join our team as a Senior Chemist where you will play a crucial role in method validation, development, and creation within the nutritional, nutraceutical, food & beverage, or pharmaceutical industry. This position offers an opportunity to leverage your expertise in GC, HPLC, and leadership in a dynamic and fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide QC support for general testing and administrative support for raw materials and finished products.
• Follow pertinent SOPs to ensure cGMP compliance.
• Create new testing methods.
• Independently test, develop, and implement assays for the identification and characterization of raw materials, pre-capsulation, stability, and finished products.
• Analyze data, document results, and maintain laboratory notebook according to cGMP and internal guidelines.
• Write and execute validation protocols and reports per current industry standards.
• Stay updated with literature in the field and help train colleagues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the group.
• Comply with FDA, EPA, and OSHA regulations, performing all work safely.
• Maintain proper records in accordance with all SOPs and policies.
• Analyze finished products, in-process materials, raw materials, and cleaning verification and validation samples according to assigned specifications, methods, and protocols.

• 7 years of experience in the nutritional, nutraceutical, food & beverage, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with method validation, development, and creation.
• Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, ICP-MS.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, USP, ICH, and related quality guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and guide staff effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline from an accredited 4-year college/university.
• Experience with writing methods and evaluating methods for validation potential.
• Extensive knowledge of USP and ICH guidelines.
• Familiarity with HPLC, GC, NIR, water activity, UV-Vis, ICP-MS/AA, and other pertinent instrumentation.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm. The team consists of 3 Associate Chemists, 1 Chemist, and 1 Microbiologist. We foster a culture that values teamwork, a positive attitude, and a fast-paced work style.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seminole, FL.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.86/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 Seminole,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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 : $38 - $41