Analytical Chemist

Actalent; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Critical Illness

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Analytical Chemist for its OTC manufacturing analytical chemistry lab in Port Washington, WI. The role focuses on routine and specialized analytical testing across materials and products to support quality control, development, and investigations.

You will work in a fully onsite, third-shift laboratory from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., collaborating with production teams while maintaining rigorous documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience performing analytical chemistry testing in a laboratory.
• Familiarity with HPLC and GC techniques.
• Strong documentation and data review skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical chemical testing on products and samples for quality control and development.
• Conduct specialized testing to support development projects and investigations.
• Document all analytical results per SOPs and work instructions.
• Review colleagues’ work to ensure data integrity and quality.
• Operate and maintain GC, HPLC, UV/Vis, FTIR and related equipment.

Skills

Analytical testing

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related lab science

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV/Visible spectrophotometry

FTIR

Job description

Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Job Description

This role performs routine and specialized analytical chemical testing to support manufacturing, quality control, and development activities in an OTC manufacturing analytical chemistry laboratory. The Analytical Chemist ensures accurate and timely analysis of a wide range of samples, maintains high documentation standards, and supports method development, troubleshooting, and investigations while working collaboratively with laboratory and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical chemical testing on products submitted to the laboratory, including raw materials, in-process batches, finished goods or bulk samples, water samples, cleaning samples, stability samples, and other materials as required.
• Conduct specialized analytical testing as directed by laboratory leadership in support of development projects, new product introductions, method troubleshooting, and Out of Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Properly document all analytical results in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant records.
• Review the analytical work and documentation of other laboratory personnel when required to support data integrity and quality standards.
• Learn, operate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including gas chromatography (GC), High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), UV/Visible spectrophotometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and other analytical equipment.
• Conduct analytical work in support of cleaning validations and engineering trials to verify effectiveness and support process improvements.
• Compile, summarize, and interpret analytical data when required, providing clear and concise results and conclusions.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping, including maintaining a clean and organized work area and cleaning glassware and equipment as needed.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with management, coworkers, suppliers, and customers regarding testing status, results, and issues.
• Complete other laboratory assignments and projects as requested by laboratory leadership to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Maintain and promote strong work ethics, adhering to all policies, procedures, and quality standards within the laboratory and broader organization.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related laboratory science discipline.
• Experience performing analytical chemistry testing in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) techniques and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Gas Chromatography (GC) techniques and instrumentation.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Strong documentation skills to accurately record, organize, and review analytical data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with management, coworkers, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to support cleaning validation and engineering trial activities through analytical testing.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team in a regulated laboratory setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) laboratory is preferred.
• Experience working in an OTC or similar regulated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with UV/Visible spectrophotometry and FTIR instrumentation.
• Experience compiling and summarizing analytical data and preparing clear reports.
• Demonstrated ability to review the work of other laboratory personnel for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to upholding laboratory policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Flexibility to take on additional assignments and support special projects as needed.

Work Environment

The position is based in an OTC manufacturing analytical chemistry laboratory that supports multiple facilities in a dynamic production environment. The role involves regular use of analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, FTIR, and related laboratory equipment. The schedule is a full-time, third-shift position, working Monday through Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Candidates must be able to work extra hours, including limited weekend work, when necessary to manage workload spikes and meet critical deadlines. The organization emphasizes internal growth and advancement opportunities, with a strong track record of promoting employees and maintaining a stable workforce. The laboratory environment requires adherence to safety, quality, and documentation standards, as well as maintaining a clean, orderly workspace appropriate for regulated analytical testing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Port Washington, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47000.00 - $52000.00/yr.

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.

• 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 Port Washington,WI.

Application Deadline

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 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.