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Production Chemist

Lensa
Milwaukee, WI Contractor
POSTED ON 1/30/2026 CLOSED ON 2/24/2026

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Job Title: Production ChemistJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Chemist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and handling all raw materials for chemical operations and ensuring the creation of new chemical compounds by operating chemical manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and handle all raw materials for chemical operations.
  • Operate chemical manufacturing equipment following specific chemical formulas.
  • Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and the analytical team to ensure product specifications are met.
  • Work with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science field.
  • Experience in precise chemical manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in chemistry, chemical processing, and chemical synthesis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working in a laboratory setting.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with R&D personnel, scale-up, and process teams.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a chemical manufacturing environment. Initial training will be conducted from Monday through Friday during first shift hours (6 am to 2:30/3:30 pm). After three to four weeks, the position will transition to a weekend day shift, working from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.50 - $29.50/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 Feb 2, 2026.

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 ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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