Chemist

Actalent; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Laboratory Technician – Quality Control for our Portage, WI site. This contract-to-hire role focuses on hands-on testing to ensure product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform pH and wet chemistry tests, collect samples, record results, and communicate findings to production and quality teams while supporting equipment calibration and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related science field preferred.
• Laboratory experience through coursework, research, internships, or industry experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Collect and prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
• Run laboratory tests including pH, wet chemistry, and other routine analytical methods.
• Record and review test results following established procedures.
• Communicate findings with production and quality teams.
• Assist with maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects and daily laboratory operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related science field

Job description

Laboratory Technician – Quality Control

Start Your Career in Quality Control

What You'll Do

• Perform quality testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
• Collect and prepare samples for laboratory analysis
• Run laboratory tests including pH, wet chemistry, and other routine analytical methods
• Record and review test results following established procedures
• Communicate findings with production and quality teams
• Assist with maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Support continuous improvement projects and daily laboratory operations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related science field preferred
• Laboratory experience through coursework, research, internships, or industry experience
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment is a plus

Why You'll Love This Role

• Hands-on laboratory experience from day one
• Learn a variety of testing methods and laboratory techniques
• Work with experienced scientists and quality professionals
• Opportunity to build technical skills and advance your career
• Modern laboratory environment with updated equipment
• Stable company with a collaborative team culture
• Make an immediate impact on product quality and customer satisfaction

Work Environment

This position supports a 24/7 manufacturing operation and is based in a clean laboratory setting. You'll spend your shift performing hands-on testing, working with laboratory equipment, and contributing directly to product quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTAGE, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.26 - $28.96/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 PORTAGE,WI.
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.