Chemical Technician

Actalent; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

11 holidays (contract)

Potential for permanent role

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Chemical Technician to support safe, efficient production of specialty chemicals in Kokomo, IN. You will perform blending, QA, material inspection, and documentation while adhering to GMP, SOPs, and safety standards.

Openings are on 1st and 2nd shifts with a potential for permanent placement. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and PTO. Contract role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, production, quality control, or related industrial environment.
• Experience with compounding, blending, quality inspections, manufacturing documentation, or chemical handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing, blending, filling, packaging, and material handling equipment.
• Inspect and test raw materials before use to ensure quality.
• Prepare, compound, and manufacture products according to formulations and schedules.
• Monitor processes and adjust batch parameters to maintain quality and yield.
• Perform in-process inspections, testing, and quality assessments.
• Document production activities, test results, batch records, and inventory transactions.
• Identify deviations and assist investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Maintain inventory for materials and finished goods.
• Support shipping, receiving, warehousing, and internal material movement.
• Perform cleaning, sanitization, maintenance, and changeovers.
• Maintain audit-ready, clean work environment following GMP/SOPs.
• Safely handle chemicals and PPE compliance.

Skills

Chemical handling

Batch mixing

Compounding and blending

Quality control and assurance

Laboratory and wet chemistry

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Title: Chemical TechnicianJob Description

The Chemical Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and consistent production of specialty chemical products in a manufacturing environment. This role combines production operations, quality assurance, material inspection, compounding, process monitoring, and documentation to ensure products meet established specifications and customer requirements while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing, blending, filling, packaging, and material handling equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.

• Receive, inspect, sample, test, and verify raw materials prior to use in manufacturing to ensure compliance with quality standards and product specifications.

• Prepare, compound, and manufacture chemical products according to approved formulations, production schedules, batch records, and work instructions.

• Monitor production processes and equipment performance, making authorized batch adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality, consistency, and yield.

• Perform in-process inspections, testing, measurements, and visual quality assessments throughout the manufacturing process.

• Accurately document production activities, test results, batch records, inventory transactions, and quality-related data.

• Identify process deviations, quality concerns, and out-of-specification conditions and assist in investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support efficient operations and resolve manufacturing issues.

• Maintain inventory accuracy for raw materials, work-in-process materials, packaging supplies, and finished products.

• Support shipping, receiving, warehousing, packaging, and internal material movement activities as required.

• Perform equipment cleaning, sanitization, inspections, troubleshooting, changeovers, and preventative maintenance.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment while following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and environmental, health, and safety requirements.

• Safely handle chemicals, hazardous materials, and manufacturing equipment while adhering to all regulatory and workplace safety standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Essential Skills

• Chemical handling and batch mixing

• Compounding and blending

• Quality control and assurance

• Experience in laboratory and wet chemistry

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.

• 1-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, production, quality control, laboratory operations, or a related industrial environment preferred.

• Experience with compounding, blending, quality inspections, manufacturing documentation, or chemical handling is highly preferred.

Work Environment

This position is located in a climate-controlled chemical manufacturing environment. Openings are available on both 1st and 2nd shifts, with the 2nd shift training on the 1st shift through the end of the year. The 1st shift operates from 7 am to 3:30 pm, and the 2nd shift runs from 3 pm to 11:30 pm. The company offers opportunities for growth and development with a new analytical chemistry lab onsite. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) match up to 4%, and paid time off. The contract position offers 11 paid holidays and the potential for a permanent role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kokomo, IN.

Pay and Benefits

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

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kokomo, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kokomo,IN.

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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