QC Chemist I

Chemist (Pharmaceuticals)

Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits | Excellent Room for Growth

Job Description

The Chemist ensures the quality and compliance of raw materials and finished products by performing analytical testing in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. This role focuses on testing purchased materials and manufactured products, accurately documenting all results, and supporting the release of materials and products. The Chemist works primarily in a laboratory setting, operating analytical instruments, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting internal and external quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on purchased raw materials and manufactured products in accordance with cGMP requirements to support material and product release.

• Accurately document all test data, observations, and related information in appropriate laboratory records and systems.

• Operate laboratory equipment, including analytical instruments, to conduct wet chemistry and other laboratory tests.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe personal laboratory work area and assist with general laboratory cleaning activities.

• Participate in training and development activities to build and maintain technical and compliance-related competencies.

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing laboratory processes, efficiency, and quality.

• Support internal and external quality audits by providing data, documentation, and explanations related to laboratory testing and procedures.

• Perform basic data review of laboratory test results to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable procedures and standards.

• Collaborate with team members within the QC Chemist department to ensure timely completion of testing and support cross-functional needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• 1-3 years of industry experience working in a chemistry laboratory environment.

• Hands-on wet chemistry laboratory experience ideally HPLC or UPLC

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 18, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.