• Electrochemist

    Actalent (Fort Myers, FL)


    Actalent is Hiring an ElectrochemistJob Description

     

    Join our dynamic R&D team as an Electrochemist , where you will have the opportunity to innovate and develop advanced electrochemical instrumentation for water quality testing and treatment. This position offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment, ideal for someone passionate about translating concepts into commercial products.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead the electrochemical design and development of a new water quality testing instrument.

    + Design, test, and optimize electrochemical probes and sensors using techniques such as Differential Pulse Voltammetry (DPV), Square Wave Voltammetry (SWV), and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV).

    + Integrate and validate potentiostat systems, such as EMStat and RodeoStat, with custom probe designs.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, and chemical components.

    + Support cradle-to-grave development of R&D projects, including prototyping, testing, and documentation.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.

    + 2–5 years of hands-on experience in electrochemistry, internship experience considered.

    + Proficiency with electrochemical techniques: DPV, SWV, CV.

    + Experience working with or developing electrochemical probes and sensors.

    + Familiarity with potentiostat systems such as EMStat and RodeoStat.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in water quality instrumentation or environmental testing.

    + Strong understanding of probe integration and signal interpretation.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, agile R&D team.

    Work Environment

    The position requires on-site work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You will be part of a dedicated five-person R&D team, fostering innovation and collaboration in a stimulating work setting.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $63.00/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 Fort Myers,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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.