Chemical Technician 2

Actalent; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 430,000 - 431,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Coralville, IA is seeking a Chemical Manufacturing Technician to monitor inventory, manage ERP work orders, and dispense chemicals on an overnight shift, ensuring compliant production.

You will collect and review records, support audits (OSHA/EPA), handle hazardous materials per DOT/RCRA, and collaborate on batch execution using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and other instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chemistry laboratory environment; basic wet chemistry techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and schedule work orders using the ERP system.
• Create and manage work orders, transfer materials and document transactions in ERP.
• Handle and dispense chemicals, ensuring correct materials, quantities and timing.
• Maintain records for products, processes, instruments, and training to support compliance.
• Follow procedures for manufacturing, storage, transport, and disposal of chemicals and regulated waste.

Skills

Chemistry lab experience

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or life sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Job description

Chemical Manufacturing Technician

This role supports chemical manufacturing operations by monitoring inventory levels, creating and managing work orders in an ERP system, handling and dispensing chemicals, and maintaining accurate production and regulatory records. The technician follows established procedures for the manufacturing, storage, transportation, and disposal of chemicals and regulated waste, participates in audits and spill response activities, and contributes to safe, efficient, and compliant production on an overnight schedule.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and schedule work orders effectively using the ERP system to ensure timely and accurate production.
• Create work orders, transfer materials, and decrement inventory within the ERP system, maintaining precise documentation of all transactions.
• Change and dispense materials for production as needed, ensuring correct materials, quantities, and timing for manufacturing processes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records related to products, processes, instruments, and training to support compliance and traceability.
• Follow established procedures for the manufacturing, storage, and transportation of chemicals in accordance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Handle regulated waste safely and in compliance with current waste disposal regulations, including RCRA guidelines.
• Adhere to hazardous material DOT regulations and follow established hazardous material spill response protocols.
• Gather, interpret, and analyze scale readouts and production scripts to ensure proper batch execution and product quality.
• Troubleshoot issues with product quality and delivery as they arise, collaborating with team members to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Create materials according to internal specifications in a timely manner and deliver them to designated areas throughout the facility.
• Participate in customer and regulatory audits, including OSHA and EPA audits, by providing documentation, answering process-related questions, and demonstrating compliance.
• Participate in receiving, downloading, and uploading chemicals from tanker trucks into bulk tanks, following all safety and handling procedures.
• Serve as a member of the Hazardous Material Spill Response Team, responding to incidents and supporting containment and cleanup activities as trained.
• Train on and use chemistry instrumentation such as HPLC and GC, as well as UV-Vis and other analytical tools, to support manufacturing and quality processes.
• Apply unit conversions and measurements accurately in daily tasks to ensure correct formulations and batch sizes.
• Follow all safety standards and procedures and consistently use required personal protective equipment.
• Collaborate closely with 4–6 team members on each shift, contributing to a highly teamwork-oriented environment and supporting peers as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a chemistry laboratory environment, including basic wet chemistry techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or another life science preferred.

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 $25.31 - $28.92/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 Coralville,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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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