Analytical Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Analytical Chemist

Responsibilities

• Perform daily analytical testing based on customer requirements for Tier 1 and OEM customers, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Apply wet chemistry techniques, including pH measurements, viscosity testing, titrations, and related analytical procedures to evaluate raw materials and finished products.
• Operate and support laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, UV-VIS, ICP, AA, XRF, Leica 3D Microscope, environmental salt chambers, and corrosion chambers.
• Record test results accurately in Excel spreadsheets and upload data into the companys cloud-based system to maintain reliable laboratory records.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives and technical service representatives for internal projects and customer-related testing needs.
• Support customer projects by helping set up testing procedures and ensuring that appropriate analysis methods are followed and documented.
• Develop, validate, and improve test methods for raw materials and finished products using titrations, HPLC, IC, and other analytical methods.
• Investigate and implement new tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures when needed to enhance laboratory capabilities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment by supporting preventive maintenance and calibration schedules to ensure accurate and consistent performance.

Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
• 04 years of laboratory experience, including hands-on wet chemistry experience gained through academic work, internships, or industry roles.
• Comfort and proficiency with wet and analytical chemistry techniques such as pH testing, viscosity testing, titrations, and related analysis procedures.
• Experience working in a chemistry or wet chemistry laboratory environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience operating HPLC, IC, UV-VIS, ICP, AA, XRF, torque testing equipment, corrosion chambers, salt chambers, or microscopy tools.
• Prior metal finishing / plating experience

Work Environment

This role is based in a chemical laboratory environment focused on surface finishing and metal coatings, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You work with a range of advanced analytical instruments, including HPLC, UV-VIS, ICP, AA, XRF, Leica 3D microscopes, environmental salt chambers, corrosion chambers, and equipment used for wet chemistry techniques such as pH, viscosity, and titrations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livonia, MI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.