Analytical Development Chemist

Actalent; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Analytical Development Chemist to join its Verona, WI team. You will support new client projects through analytical testing, method development, and method transfer activities in a GMP-regulated laboratory.

The role focuses on raw materials and finished products, including impurity testing, dissolution testing, and GC analyses, with opportunities to grow technical writing skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related life science field.
• 2–5 years of experience with HPLC instrumentation, including routine operation and data interpretation.
• 2–5 years of experience with dissolution testing in a laboratory environment.
• 2–5 years of experience with GC instrumentation.
• 2–5 years of experience working under GMP regulations in a quality control or similar laboratory setting.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques, including titration.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials and finished products to support new client projects and ongoing production activities.
• Operate and maintain HPLC systems as a primary analytical tool for method execution and data generation.
• Run dissolution testing and interpret results in accordance with established methods and quality standards.
• Perform GC testing as needed, particularly for finished product analyses that require gas chromatography.
• Execute basic laboratory techniques, including pipetting, weighing samples, assessing appearance, measuring water content, and evaluating particle size.
• Conduct impurity testing and contribute to understanding impurity profiles and related analytical requirements.
• Participate in analytical development activities, including method development, method verification, method transfer, and method validation.
• Support high-level chemists and scientists on complex projects by performing assigned analytical tasks and providing accurate data.
• Train on and perform raw material testing using titrators and other wet chemistry techniques under GMP conditions.
• Document all laboratory work clearly and accurately in accordance with GMP and quality control requirements.
• Collaborate with a small team of chemists, sharing workload and contributing to a team-focused environment.
• Adapt to an open-ended workflow by proactively identifying and prioritizing work rather than waiting for directed assignments.
• Troubleshoot issues during method development or testing and maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude when tests fail or require rework.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and quality control standards while working in a regulated environment.

Skills

HPLC

Dissolution testing

GC

GMP

Wet chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology or life sciences

Tools

HPLC systems

GC instrumentation

Titrators

Job description

Analytical Development Chemist

Job Description

This role sits within the Analytical Development team in the Quality Control department and focuses on supporting new client projects through analytical testing, method development, and method transfer activities. You will work with raw materials and finished products, perform impurity testing, and support higher-level projects. This position offers exposure to both GMP and R&D work, with strong opportunities to grow technical skills and scientific writing capabilities in a modern, collaborative laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials and finished products to support new client projects and ongoing production activities.
• Operate and maintain HPLC systems as a primary analytical tool for method execution and data generation.
• Run dissolution testing and interpret results in accordance with established methods and quality standards.
• Perform GC testing as needed, particularly for finished product analyses that require gas chromatography.
• Execute basic laboratory techniques, including pipetting, weighing samples, assessing appearance, measuring water content, and evaluating particle size.
• Conduct impurity testing and contribute to understanding impurity profiles and related analytical requirements.
• Participate in analytical development activities, including method development, method verification, method transfer, and method validation.
• Support high-level chemists and scientists on complex projects by performing assigned analytical tasks and providing accurate data.
• Train on and perform raw material testing using titrators and other wet chemistry techniques under GMP conditions.
• Document all laboratory work clearly and accurately in accordance with GMP and quality control requirements.
• Collaborate with a small team of chemists, sharing workload and contributing to a team-focused environment.
• Adapt to an open-ended workflow by proactively identifying and prioritizing work rather than waiting for directed assignments.
• Troubleshoot issues during method development or testing and maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude when tests fail or require rework.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and quality control standards while working in a regulated environment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related life science field.
• 2–5 years of experience working with HPLC instrumentation, including routine operation and data interpretation.
• 2–5 years of experience working with dissolution testing in a laboratory environment.
• 2–5 years of experience working with GC instrumentation.
• 2–5 years of experience working under GMP regulations in a quality control or similar laboratory setting.
• Hands-on experience with general wet chemistry techniques, including titration.

Work Environment

This role is part of a collaborative Analytical Development team within the Quality Control laboratory. The recently renovated lab features a modern, open-concept workspace where chemists work closely together and are encouraged to share knowledge and support one another. Employees receive early exposure to HPLC and other analytical techniques, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and skill development in a GMP-regulated environment. Full-time employees receive paid holidays and begin accruing PTO immediately, supporting a strong work-life balance.

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 $26.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Verona,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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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