Chemist

Chemist

Job Description

The Chemist is responsible for performing routine and non-routine quality tests to ensure the quality and further the development of pharmaceutical platforms. This role involves working with primary instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, and GC while adhering to Good Lab Practices (GLP) regulatory requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation, collection, measurement, and recordkeeping of samples.
• Document test and data analysis results accurately.
• Support development areas as needed and assist in commercial QC release.
• Communicate effectively with team members to meet schedule requirements.
• Apply knowledge to elucidate test method failures.
• Analyze, deduce, and collate test results.
• Prioritize customer requests and ensure timely completion.
• Drive the team to meet business objectives and understand the manufacturing organization that the lab supports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor"s Degree in Chemistry or related science.
• 12+ months of experience in chemistry within medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
• 12+ months of experience with GMP/cGMP.
• 12+ months of chromatography experience (HPLC, GC, UPLC), wet chemistry, and analytical chemistry.

Work Environment

The lab functions as a shared service for various businesses and supports devices within the QC pharma space that have a drug component. The team consists of approximately 25 people and works closely with the analytical development lab. The environment emphasizes professional development, providing opportunities for internal growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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