• Quality Control Chemist

    Actalent (Janesville, WI)


    Job Title: Quality Control TechnicianJob Description

     

    The Quality Control Technician will conduct analytical testing on incoming raw materials and finished products. Responsibilities include performing basic titrations, utilizing GC and GC headspace techniques, and working with NIR instrumentation. The role also involves creating shipping materials for the warehouse, fulfilling sample requests, method development, equipment calibration, and updating general lab equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Run analytical testing on raw materials and finished products.

    + Perform basic titrations, GC, GC headspace, and NIR instrumentation.

    + Create shipping materials for the warehouse.

    + Fulfill sample requests throughout the day.

    + Participate in method development and equipment calibration.

    + Update general laboratory equipment.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.

    + Extensive coursework in analytical chemistry.

    + Proficiency in quality control, chemistry, GC, and NIR.

    + 3-5 years of quality control or laboratory experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with auto-titrators, FTIR, refractometer, spectrophotometer, HPLC.

    + Skills in validation and method development.

    + Organizational and prioritizing abilities.

    + Good laboratory practices.

    + Proficient computer data entry skills.

    + Safe handling of laboratory reagents.

    + Strong attention to detail.

    Work Environment

    The position operates on a second shift schedule, Monday to Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with an initial training period on the first shift from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm for at least six months. The second shift includes a 5% shift differential. The work is conducted in a well-equipped lab with a variety of instruments including GCs and NIR equipment. The team consists of 40 employees at the Janesville location, part of a national team of 75-80 employees.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.13 - $30.13/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 Janesville,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.