• Quality Control Chemist

    Actalent (Eden Prairie, MN)


    Job Title: Quality Control ChemistJob Description

     

    The Quality Control Chemist will perform testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk, and finished products in accordance with written procedures, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements. This role is pivotal in maintaining product quality specifications and customer standards, utilizing data to drive improvements and uphold regulatory regulations.

    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, and documentation records are accurate and compliant with GMP requirements.

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

    + Maintain neat and accurate records and clean and organized work areas.

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

    + Troubleshoot out-of-specification situations and perform batch adjustments as needed in batch making procedures.

    + Update test procedures and specifications as required, maintaining current reference and product standards.

    + Utilize data to focus improvement efforts, accurately recording all data in compliance with cGMP and regulatory expectations.

    + Document Key Quality Incidents and out-of-specification situations, determining root causes and suggesting possible solutions.

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

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

    + 0-2 years of quality control industry experience in pharma, cosmetics, or food.

    + Proficiency in using laboratory equipment such as pH meter, Brookfield spindle viscometer, analytical balances, and conducting visual and odor inspections.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

    Work Environment

    This position is based at the Eden Prairie site, working 12-hour shifts Friday through Sunday, with potential opportunities for a full 40-hour week depending on sample and workload. The chemist will work independently in a high-paced environment, exposed to various fragrances. Physical activity demand is moderate to high, including utilizing stairways and adapting to changes in the work environment. Opportunities for growth within the team are available, including training for complex methods and instrumentation like HPLC after 9-12 months. Benefits include accruable PTO, holiday pay, and sick pay. Candidates can choose between shifts starting at 6pm, 7pm, or 8pm.

    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 Eden Prairie,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.