Production Chemist

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and...

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Production Chemist for an onsite contract-to-hire role in Milwaukee, WI. You will handle raw materials and operate chemical manufacturing equipment to create new compounds, collaborating with engineers, production and the analytical team to meet product specs.

You will also partner with chemical engineers and R&D to scale up processes, supporting a range of benefits and on-site workplace requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience handling raw materials in a chemical setting.
• Experience operating chemical manufacturing equipment following precise formulas.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, production personnel and the analytical team.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage all raw materials for chemical operations.
• Operate chemical manufacturing equipment following specific chemical formulas.
• Collaborate with engineers, production personnel and the analytical team to ensure product specifications are met.
• Work with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.

Skills

Raw materials handling

Equipment operation

Collaboration with engineers

Process scale-up

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Production Chemist to join our dynamic team. The role involves handling raw materials and operating chemical manufacturing equipment to create new chemical compounds following precise chemical formulas. You will collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and the analytical team to ensure product specifications are met. Additionally, you will work closely with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage all raw materials for chemical operations.
• Operate chemical manufacturing equipment following specific chemical formulas.
• Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and the analytical team to ensure product specifications are met.
• Work with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.50 - $29.50/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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.