QC Chemist

Quality Control Chemist - 1st Shift

The Quality Control Chemist performs analytical testing on incoming raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards. You will work with a range of analytical instruments, support method development and equipment calibration, and contribute to both routine quality control activities and research and development initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse chemistries and products across multiple industries in a collaborative, family-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on incoming raw materials and finished products to verify compliance with specifications.
• Run basic titrations and operate gas chromatographs (GC), including GC headspace systems, to analyze chemical components.
• Use near-infrared (NIR) instrumentation and other analytical tools to conduct moisture testing and related analyses.
• Prepare and create shipping materials and documentation for the warehouse to support timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Manage sample fulfillment throughout the day, including labeling, organizing, and distributing samples as needed.
• Assist with method development for new or improved analytical procedures to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment regularly to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Perform general lab equipment updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting to keep instruments in optimal working condition.
• Apply good laboratory practices (GLP) and follow established standard operating procedures for all testing activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field.
• Heavy coursework in analytical chemistry and general chemistry.
• Hands-on experience with basic titrations and gas chromatography (GC), including GC headspace analysis (during school is fine)

This role is based in a laboratory environment and reports directly to the Quality Control Manager and R&D Manager. You will work on a first-shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The lab is a decent size and equipped with a variety of instrumentation, including gas chromatographs (GCs), NIR systems, and other analytical equipment. The broader operation includes two plants producing specialty lipids, surfactants, and specialty chemical blends for applications such as food products, pharmaceuticals, personal care items, and industrial formulations. You will be part of a team of approximately 40 employees at the local site and 75–80 employees nationally. The culture emphasizes a family-oriented, team-focused environment that is flexible around personal needs and supportive of employee growth, with strong exposure to research and development activities across various industries.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.88 - $30.88/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Janesville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.

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