• Quality Control Chemist

    Actalent (Waunakee, WI)


    Job Title: Quality Control ChemistJob Description

     

    The Quality Control Chemist will be responsible for performing HPLC, GC, and bench chemistry on core products such as Heparin and Pancreatin, as well as potential new products. The role involves a variety of testing, including routine tests and cross-training on multiple methods, providing a diverse work experience.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct HPLC and GC testing, focusing heavily on Heparin every two weeks.

    + Perform tests for related substances, molecular weight, nucleotidic impurities, potency, and blood chemistry.

    + Execute enzyme and fat testing, along with wet chemistry, for Pancreatin.

    + Review and adhere to customer requests and guidelines.

    + Engage in routine testing with opportunities for cross-training on various assays.

    + Schedule and set up daily testing, ranging from short moisture tests to day-long HPLC and GC tests.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related life science.

    + At least 1 year of quality control chemistry experience in a pharmaceutical environment.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with API, GMP, FDA, and SOP processes.

    + Capability to conduct technical writing and investigatory activities.

    Work Environment

    The role operates within state-of-the-art clean rooms featuring centrifuges, fume hoods, and fridges. The work schedule is flexible, with first shift hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, allowing start times between 7:00 and 9:00 am. Minimal overtime may be required but is not mandatory. Physical demands include exposure to various conditions and the need to complete a 30lb lift test. The position is based in Building 23, and candidates must be comfortable working with Heparin and Pancreatin.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.50/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 Waunakee,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.