Production Chemist

Job Title: Production Chemist
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Production Chemist to join our dynamic team. The role involves handling raw materials and operating chemical manufacturing equipment to create new chemical compounds following precise chemical formulas. You will collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and the analytical team to ensure product specifications are met. Additionally, you will work closely with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.
Responsibilities

• Handle and manage all raw materials for chemical operations.
• Operate chemical manufacturing equipment following specific chemical formulas.
• Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and the analytical team to ensure product specifications are met.
• Work with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.

Essential Skills

• Advanced education in the sciences (BS degree) or equivalent experience in performing chemical operations.
• Proficient in chemistry and chemical processing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory settings.
• Knowledge of chemical synthesis.

Work Environment
The work environment involves training Monday through Friday on first shift hours (6 am to 2:30/3:30 pm). After three to four weeks, you will transition to a weekend day shift from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This position is within a chemical manufacturing setting, offering a unique opportunity to engage in production chemistry for innovative applications. Enjoy a good pay structure with a three-day workweek once on shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.50 - $29.50/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 Milwaukee,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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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