PhD Chemist

  • Elkhorn, Wisconsin
  • Full Time
PhD Chemist
Job Description

The PhD Chemist will play a pivotal role in researching new tests, ensuring standards are up-to-date, and updating protocols and procedures annually. As the on-site expert and technical reviewer, this individual will oversee all tests from the chemistry department before they are transitioned to Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop new chemical tests.
  • Ensure standards and protocols are current and updated yearly.
  • Act as the expert on site, reviewing all chemistry tests before they move to QA.
  • Manage and oversee a team of 5 chemists, monitoring their performance.
  • Assist with audits and participate in required management and leadership activities.
Essential Skills
  • PhD in Chemistry, with a preference for Analytical Chemistry.
  • Proficiency in chemistry and analytical chemistry.
  • Familiarity with inorganic chemistry.
  • Basic instrument usage, with preference for HPLC or TOC.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in inorganic chemistry is advantageous.
Work Environment

The position involves working primarily in a laboratory and office setting. This is a salaried contract-to-hire role, offering 2 weeks of paid time off and paid holidays during the contract period.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/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 Elkhorn,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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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Job ID: 486406822
Originally Posted on: 7/22/2025

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