QC Analytical Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

QC Analytical Chemist

Shift: 2nd shift 11:30am - 8:00pm Mon - Thurs & 9:30am - 6:00pm Friday

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated QC Analytical Chemist to join a growing pharmaceutical quality control laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career scientists looking to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard analytical instrumentation while working in a GMP-regulated environment. In this role, you will perform analytical testing to ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of pharmaceutical products prior to release. You'll work with a collaborative team, receive extensive training, and have opportunities to expand your technical skills across multiple laboratory functions.

Responsibilities

Perform quality control testing on finished pharmaceutical products using HPLC, dissolution, and wet chemistry techniques

Prepare mobile phases, standards, and sample solutions for analytical testing

Analyze and review test results using Empower chromatography software

Conduct additional testing including:

• Moisture content
• pH
• Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)
• Identification testing
• Gas Chromatography (GC)

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related Life Science discipline
• Analytical Chemistry coursework strongly preferred
• 0-2 years of laboratory experience through undergraduate research, internships, etc
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Experience with HPLC is a plus!

Why Join Us?

• Extensive training and mentorship from experienced analytical chemists
• Exposure to a wide variety of laboratory techniques and instrumentation
• Modern laboratory environment with updated equipment and technology
• Small team atmosphere with strong collaboration and visibility
• PTO available immediately upon accrual and competitive benefits package
• Retention bonus opportunities for long-term employees

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Verona,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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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