QC Chemist

  • Waunakee, Wisconsin
  • Full Time
Temporary QC Chemist

Job Description

The Temporary QC Chemistry Analyst will perform loss on dry (LOD) testing and manage lab support tasks within the QC Laboratory of a pharmaceutical company. Over the course of a 6-month contract, the analyst will handle 600-700 samples of a drug substance known as pancreatin. Daily responsibilities include preparing glassware, conducting LOD testing by weighing raw materials, transferring them to the drying apparatus, and managing documentation and other laboratory support tasks. The importance of cGMP documentation is emphasized throughout the process.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain laboratory glassware.
  • Conduct loss on dry (LOD) testing by weighing raw materials and transferring them to drying apparatus.
  • Manage documentation and laboratory support tasks during drying periods.
  • Weigh samples at the end of the drying period.
  • Handle 600-700 samples of pancreatin over the contract duration.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP documentation standards.
Essential Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.
  • Experience with quality control processes and analytical techniques.
  • Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, and SOPs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • High School Diploma required.
  • 6+ months of pharmaceutical experience in education or laboratory settings.
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in science preferred.
Work Environment

The role operates on a 1st shift schedule, ideally Sunday-Thursday or Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with flexibility for starting between 7-9 am to complete an 8-hour shift. The position involves minimal overtime, which is not mandatory. Testing will transition to a new laboratory, and the analyst will initially work as a supervisor in the current lab. The work environment includes exposure to small workspaces, varying temperatures, humidity, noise, and some chemicals.

Pay and Benefits

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 Waunakee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 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: 482750926
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025

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