What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist position at Actalent?
Description
The Analytical Chemist is responsible for working in a laboratory environment and performing routine and nonroutine analysis on specialized analytical equipment to identify and solve root cause product concerns as well as qualify raw materials. Through research and analysis using chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology, and other analytical techniques, the Analytical Chemist will investigate and troubleshoot issues to support manufacturing. This role will also provide support to EHS SAP data entry and Regulatory requests.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
• Support and promote a culture of safety first by personal demonstration of appropriate safety behaviors and actively caring about others.
• Support investigation of customer complaints and manufacturing nonconformities, raw materials qualifications, research projects, and unknown sample identification by performing instrumental analyses
• Set-up laboratory procedures, equipment, and instrumentation required for tests, research, or process control.
• Use statistical tools to evaluate both the test methods as well as the validity of results.
• Ensure equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Prepares chemical solutions for use in analysis (e.g. solvent extraction)
• Analyze, document, and report results.
• Provide assistance to laboratory personnel as required.
• Provide support to EHS SAP data entry.
• Provide support to Regulatory requests.
Skills
Analytical chemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory, Method validation, Chemical, Gas chromatography
Top Skills Details
Analytical chemistry
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a chemistry related field.
• Master’s degree in chemistry, organic chemistry or analytics desirable.
• Experience with chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, rheology, and other analytical techniques.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills including the ability to read and properly interpret information, follow safety procedures, and present to large and small groups.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SAP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be very detail oriented and accurate in both written and verbal communications.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.
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.
Salary : $28 - $34
