Quality Control Chemist

Job Description

The Quality Control Chemist will perform testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk, and finished products in accordance with written procedures. This role ensures the use of current standard operating and test procedures, maintains accurate documentation in compliance with GMP requirements, and develops a strong understanding of various testing methodologies. The chemist will ensure product quality specifications and customer standards are met, perform batch adjustments as needed, and troubleshoot out-of-specification situations. Additionally, the chemist will utilize data to focus on improvement efforts to meet customer requirements and regulatory regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk, and finished products.
• Ensure current standard operating and test procedures are utilized.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Develop understanding of various testing methodologies and potential errors.
• Ensure product quality specifications and customer standards are met.
• Perform batch adjustments as needed in batch making procedures.
• Troubleshoot out-of-specification situations.
• Maintain compliance with current regulatory expectations and practices.
• Accurately record and document all data and pertinent information.
• Document out-of-specification situations, determine root cause, and suggest possible solutions.
• Understand and maintain a culture of lean action within the department.

• Laboratory experience
• Degree in Chemistry
• 0-6 months of industry experience
• Proficiency in wet chemistry
• Experience with FTIR
• Quality control expertise

• 4-year degree in chemistry required.
• 0-2 years of QC industry experience in pharma, cosmetics, or food.
• Experience with pH meter, Brookfield spindle viscometer, and analytical balances.
• Visual and odor inspection skills.
• Experience with solution preparation, wet chemistry titrations, HPLC, GC, and UV is a plus.

This position is based out of the Eden Prairie site and requires working 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The role involves working independently in a lab environment, with potential exposure to various fragrances. The work may involve moderate to high physical activity and requires adaptability to changes in the work environment. Opportunities for growth and training in additional complex methods and instrumentation are available. The company offers accruable PTO, holiday pay, and billable sick pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 Eden Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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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