Junior Chemist

Job Title: QC Junior Analytical Chemist

Location: Congers, NY

Why this job: Make an impact in the beauty industry while working with innovative products and technologies.

QC Junior Analytical Chemist is responsible for supporting daily laboratory operations and quality-related activities within the Quality Control (QC) Analytical Laboratory in Congers, NY

Essential Functions

• Perform routine laboratory testing and analysis to support QC, Production, and R&D activities

• Prepare samples and reagents required for analytical testing

• Test in-process materials to verify physical characteristics meet specifications during manufacturing

• Analyze finished products for preservative and active content to ensure compliance with specifications

• Conduct testing of raw materials (RM) and review accompanying documentation for compliance

• Document and release raw materials for production use

• Test stability samples and communicate any out-of-specification (OOS) results to supervision

• Review OOS results with Chemist and/or Supervisor and assist in determining next steps

• Approve and release batches that meet all quality specifications

• Complete non-conformance reports for out-of-specification or non-compliant products

• Maintain accurate, clear, and compliant laboratory documentation

• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry or a related scientific field required.

• 03 years of experience in a cosmetics or related industry preferred. Working knowledge of GMP, GDP, and GLP.

• Experience with wet chemistry techniques.

• Handson experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC and/or FTIR preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to follow written procedures and test methods accurately.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Congers, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Congers, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Congers,NY.

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.