Chemical Technician

  • Actalent
  • South Plainfield, New Jersey
  • Full Time

Job Title: Chemical Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Chemical Technician who will be responsible for ensuring product quality and adherence to ISO9001 standards. This role involves preparing safety topics, chairing weekly safety meetings, and covering various testing areas in the lab as needed. The technician will monitor sample status in the QC Database, close and release product results when necessary, and address personnel and quality issues.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present safety topics in weekly meetings.
  • Ensure product quality and adherence to ISO9001 standards.
  • Perform testing in different lab areas as required.
  • Monitor and update sample status in the QC Database.
  • Communicate and resolve personnel issues with management.
  • Identify and recommend corrective actions for lab and production errors.
  • Enter and maintain customer and product specifications in the quality management system.
  • Validate Certificates of Analysis and ensure correct specifications are applied.
  • Initiate specification requests when necessary.
  • Monitor and release raw materials in quality inspection promptly.

Essential Skills

  • Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
  • Knowledge and experience in chemical testing.
  • Proficiency in wet chemistry and raw material knowledge.

Work Environment

The position operates on a first shift from 5am to 1:30pm, providing a structured environment for quality inspection and testing. The role involves working collaboratively with both lab and production teams to ensure the highest standards of product quality and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Plainfield, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 South Plainfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 490437580
Originally Posted on: 8/22/2025

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