• Quality Control Chemist

    Actalent (Chaska, MN)


    Job Title: Quality Control ChemistJob Description

     

    Join our dynamic team as a Quality Control Chemist, where you'll perform essential testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk, and finished products following established procedures. Your role will ensure compliance with GMP requirements while maintaining high standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk, and finished products according to written procedures.

    + Ensure current standard operating and test procedures are utilized.

    + Maintain accurate documentation records in compliance with GMP requirements.

    + Develop and maintain an understanding of various testing methodologies, techniques, and potential errors.

    + Keep records neat and accurate and maintain clean and organized work areas.

    + Ensure product quality specifications and customer standards are met and maintained to the customer's satisfaction.

    + Verify test results meet current specifications before completion and approval.

    + Perform batch adjustments as necessary in batch-making procedures.

    + Troubleshoot out-of-specification (OOS) situations.

    + Maintain current reference and product standards.

    + Update test procedures and specifications as needed.

    + Utilize data to focus improvement efforts to meet customer requirements and regulatory regulations.

    + Accurately record all data (cGMP) and pertinent information.

    + Document monthly Key Quality Incidents (KQI).

    + Document OOS situations, determine root cause, and suggest possible solutions.

    + Maintain compliance with current regulatory expectations and practices (e.g., USP).

    + Understand and maintain a culture of 'lean action' within the department.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

    + 0-2 years of QC industry experience in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or food sectors.

    + Proficiency in laboratory techniques, including wet chemistry, FTIR, and quality control methods.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with pH meters, Brookfield spindle viscometers, analytical balances.

    + Familiarity with visual and odor inspections.

    + Experience with solution preparation, wet chemistry titrations, HPLC, GC, and UV is a plus.

    Work Environment

    This QC Chemist position is based at the Chaska site, operating on weekend shifts of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for 12 hours each day. Shifts available are 6pm-6am (preferred), 7pm-7am, or 8pm-8am. The role requires comfort working independently, as you will be the only person in the lab, with a counterpart available at the Chaska facility. The job may involve some work beyond normal hours, depending on business needs, and has a moderate to high demand for physical activity. The work environment is primarily indoors, with exposure to various fragrances, and involves adapting to a high-paced work setting. Opportunities for growth include training in complex methods and instrumentation like HPLC after 9-12 months.

    Pay and Benefits

    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 Chaska,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.