Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Chemist to maintain and enhance the efficiency of our laboratory operations. This role involves performing both routine cleaning tasks and complex analytical duties, ensuring the lab is both functional and pristine. You will play a critical role in reviewing laboratory notebooks, conducting chemical analyses, and assisting with quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory cleaning duties, including emptying trash, wiping countertops, cleaning sinks, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Clean laboratory equipment such as scales, hoods, and refrigerators on a weekly basis.
• Review laboratory notebooks of fellow chemists promptly.
• Conduct wet chemical and instrumental analysis of blends as per established methods.
• Perform microbial plate count testing of blends when necessary.
• Review, approve, and interpret data before reporting to Quality Assurance.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and other documentation accurately.
• Assist in creating and reviewing reformulation calculations prior to production submission.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance for paperwork, forms, and standard operating procedures creation and filing.
• Complete weekly inventory of analytical standards, solvents, pH buffers, and microbial plates, and present findings to the laboratory manager.
• Support annual preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Coordinate with the supplier for service and repair of laboratory deionized water equipment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology or equivalent laboratory experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in routine lab and analytical operations.
• Knowledge of chemistry, HPLC, and laboratory operations.
• Ability to perform algebraic calculations and understand weights and measurements.

• GC and HPLC experience is preferred.
• Quality control experience is advantageous.

The laboratory operates with a small team, currently consisting of one other person with plans to add two more members. The flexible work hours allow you to start between 6:30 am and 7:30 am, working 8.5 hours per day, including a lunch break. The environment offers a small company feel with the benefits and perks of being owned by a larger company, providing opportunities for career advancement, such as moving up to a Chemist II position.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 Elwood,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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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