Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

As a Chemist, you will be responsible for performing inspection and testing activities to ensure production materials and finished products meet established quality standards. Working under the supervision of the QC Lab Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the quality and accuracy of our processes while following documented procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform analytical testing using auto-titrators, Gas Chromatography (GC), FTIR, NIR, refractometers, and spectrophotometers to verify that materials meet specified requirements.

- Conduct inspection and testing activities to ensure both production materials and finished products comply with quality standards.

- Analyze and approve incoming raw materials for production, preparing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and packaging samples for customer evaluations.

- Troubleshoot and address out-of-specification results and non-conformities, working closely with lab management.

- Follow documented procedures for the control, calibration, and maintenance of inspection, measuring, and test equipment to ensure accuracy.

- Prepare reagents, solutions, and standardized normal solutions used in testing and inspection activities.

- Adhere to company policies regarding quality, safety, health, environmental, and security systems to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

- Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access to manage testing data and communicate results.

Shift: 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 2-10:30pm, with initial training on 1st shift.

Qualifications

Associate or B.S. degree in chemistry or related field

0-3 years of quality control or laboratory experience

Organizational & prioritizing skillsGood laboratory practicesComputer data entry skillsSafe handling of laboratory reagentsAttention to detail

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

This company is a leading provider of specialty lipids and surfactants, serving industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and industrial chemicals. The company operates two plants: the main plant produces food-grade vegetable oils and other lipid-based products, while the second plant focuses on industrial products. You will work directly in a lab reporting to the QC Manager and R&D Manager. The lab is well-equipped with various instruments including GCs and NIR. The team size is 40 employees in Janesville, with a total of 75-80 employees nationally.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.