Chemical Technician

Actalent; Iowa; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Chemical Lab Technician for a contract-to-hire role based in Coralville, IA. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field and hands-on experience with laboratory practices, GMP, and manufacturing processes.

You will manage ERP-driven workflows, handle materials, conduct audits, and maintain precise records across production operations. Applicants should be able to work onsite, perform precise measurements, and contribute to safe chemical handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in laboratory and chemical handling.
• Knowledge of GMP and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and schedule work orders using the ERP system.
• Create work orders, transfer materials, and decrement from ERP system.
• Change and dispense materials for production as necessary.
• Participate in customer and regulatory audits, including OSHA and EPA audits.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of products, processes, instruments, and training.
• Follow current processes for the manufacturing, storage, and transportation of chemicals.
• Handle regulated waste and adhere to hazardous material disposal and spill response protocols.
• Gather, interpret, and analyze scale readouts and scripts.
• Troubleshoot quality and delivery issues as they arise.
• Create materials according to internal specifications and deliver them throughout the facility.
• Participate in receiving and transferring materials from tanker trucks into bulk tanks.
• Participate in the Hazardous Material Spill Response Team.

Skills

Chemistry basics

Math skills

Lab experience

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Chemical Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and schedule work orders using the ERP system.
• Create work orders, transfer materials, and decrement from the ERP system.
• Change and dispense materials for production as necessary.
• Participate in customer and regulatory audits, including OSHA and EPA audits.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of products, processes, instruments, and training.
• Follow current processes for the manufacturing, storage, and transportation of chemicals.
• Handle regulated waste and adhere to hazardous material disposal and spill response protocols.
• Gather, interpret, and analyze scale readouts and scripts.
• Troubleshoot quality and delivery issues as they arise.
• Create materials according to internal specifications and deliver them throughout the facility.
• Participate in receiving and transferring materials from tanker trucks into bulk tanks.
• Participate in the Hazardous Material Spill Response Team.

Essential Skills

• Basic knowledge of chemistry.
• Good math skills.
• Experience in laboratory and chemical handling.
• Knowledge of GMP and manufacturing processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coralville, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.89 - $28.50/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 Coralville, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.