Quality Control Chemist

Actalent; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution

Wellness incentive

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Legal services insurance

Scholarship awards for children of act

Wellness coaching

Job summary

Actalent is hiring Quality Control Chemists and QC Lab Technicians to join multiple chemical manufacturing teams in Fountain Inn, SC. Two shifts available: 1st shift (Mon–Fri days) and Night Shift; roles are hands-on in lab settings supporting manufacturing through analytical testing and product release.

You will perform QC testing on materials and finished products, use pH meters, balances, viscometers, conductivity meters, and FTIR, and ensure accurate data and COAs while adhering to GMP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or another scientific discipline.
• Experience in a QC, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or related laboratory environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Recent graduates with applicable laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Utilize laboratory equipment such as pH meters, balances, viscometers, conductivity meters, and FTIR.
• Review analytical results and make quality-based decisions.
• Support manufacturing teams with quality investigations and process adjustments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and COAs.
• Follow GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related science

Tools

pH meters

balances

viscometers

conductivity meters

FTIR

Job description

Quality Control Chemists & QC Lab Technicians - I'm Hiring!

I'm currently partnering with multiple chemical manufacturing organizations that are looking to add Quality Control Chemists / QC Laboratory Technicians to their teams.

I Have Opportunities Available On Both

1st Shift (Monday-Friday Days)

Night Shift

These are hands-on laboratory roles supporting manufacturing operations through analytical testing, quality assurance, and product release activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing QC testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
• Utilizing laboratory equipment such as pH meters, balances, viscometers, conductivity meters, and FTIR
• Reviewing analytical results and making quality-based decisions
• Supporting manufacturing teams with quality investigations and process adjustments
• Maintaining accurate laboratory documentation and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
• Following GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or another scientific discipline
• Experience in a QC, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or related laboratory environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Recent graduates with applicable laboratory experience are encouraged to apply

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fountain Inn, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $62400.00/yr.

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.

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (Eligible first day of the month following hire date)
• Profit sharing and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
• Legal services insurance
• Scholarship awards for children of employees
• Free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fountain Inn,SC.

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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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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