QC Chemist

Actalent; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Chaska, MN is seeking a QC Chemist for a contract-to-hire role in a GMP laboratory. The successful candidate will perform testing on raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods, ensuring compliance with SOPs and quality standards.

This position offers hands-on exposure to HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and standard lab instrumentation, with growth into more advanced methods and instrumentation, and a fully onsite work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related field.
• 6 months internship or industry experience preferred.
• Experience in a GMP laboratory environment is a plus.
• Strong documentation and adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk products, and finished products.
• Follow SOPs and test procedures during all laboratory activities.
• Maintain accurate GMP-compliant documentation records.
• Use pH meters, viscometers, and analytical balances safely.
• Perform visual and odor inspections of products and materials.
• Gain hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis.

Skills

Analytical testing

Documentation

GMP compliance

SOP adherence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Tools

pH meters

Brookfield viscometers

analytical balances

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

Job description

QC Chemist

Long-Term Opportunity | Excellent Hands On Experience | Offers Benefits

Job Description

The Quality Control Chemist performs testing and evaluation of raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods in a GMP laboratory environment to ensure all products meet quality specifications and customer standards. This role focuses on accurate analytical testing, thorough documentation, troubleshooting out-of-specification results, and continuous improvement of laboratory processes. The position offers exposure to a wide variety of products, opportunities for growth into more complex methods and instrumentation, and an overnight schedule that requires a high degree of independence and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk products, and finished products in accordance with written procedures and established test methods.

• Ensure current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test procedures are followed and properly applied during all laboratory activities.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation records in alignment with GMP requirements and cGMP principles.

• Use laboratory equipment such as pH meters, Brookfield spindle viscometers, and analytical balances accurately and safely.

• Perform visual and odor inspections of products and materials as part of routine quality evaluations.

• Will be able to gain hands on experience utilizing HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.

• 6 months of internship or industry experience is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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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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.