Associate Scientist

Job Description

The Associate Scientist will work within a Quality Control (QC) environment, performing product testing in a fast-paced laboratory setting. This role requires proficiency in HPLC, GC, and FTIR techniques to ensure the highest quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench-top chemistry tests, including viscosity and pH testing, to generate accurate data.
• Test various formulations such as creams, gels, solutions, topicals, foams, and ointments.
• Review, interpret, and execute analytical methods to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with lab counterparts across multiple shifts to verify analyses and maintain consistency.
• Escalate discrepancies to QC management if results do not align with expected outcomes.
• Manage a fast-paced and high-pressure workload, typically running two tests per day.

• Proficiency in HPLC and GC techniques.
• Experience with bench-top chemistry tests.
• Understanding of GMP and ISO certified environments.
• Ability to conduct gravimetric testing and organic separations.
• Familiarity with densitometers, pH and density meters, polarimetry, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and micropipettors.

• Experience with Empower software.
• Knowledge of chromatography and titration techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in a science field, preferably chemistry, organic chemistry, or biochemistry.
• 6 months to 1 year of post-academic experience in a chemistry or bioanalysis environment.

The position operates on a 1st shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm. The work environment includes a well-equipped laboratory setting and requires adherence to a professional dress code.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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