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Chemist I - Day Shift | Opportunity for Growth | Offers Benefits

Job Description

Are you passionate about applying your chemistry knowledge in a dynamic, hands-on laboratory environment? Join our team as an Associate Chemist I, where you’ll play a key role in supporting innovative product development and performing critical analytical testing that drives quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

+ Perform a variety of analytical tests using established and evolving methods, including dissolution, assay, impurity profiling, pH, viscosity, titrations, and other USP-based techniques.

+ Prepare reagents, solutions, and samples for testing, ensuring accuracy and consistency in every step.

+ Document all work clearly and thoroughly so results can be easily reviewed and verified—your attention to detail matters.

+ Collaborate with team members to set up and clean up laboratory equipment, maintain organized workspaces, and contribute to routine lab upkeep.

+ Review raw data for accuracy and compliance with cGMP and internal SOPs, ensuring scientific integrity.

+ Assist in gathering data and documentation for regulatory submissions and technical reports.

+ Take ownership of your projects, prioritize tasks effectively, and manage time to meet deadlines.

+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance lab operations.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field.

+ 6+ months of hands-on laboratory or industry experience (internship or a few months in a chemistry-related role preferred).

+ Familiarity with analytical techniques and laboratory best practices.

+ Proactive mindset.

+ Eagerness to learn and grow in a regulated environment.

Work Environment

100% Onsite. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves working in a brand-new expansion of the Maple Grove facility, supporting the growth of the analytical development group within the technical services department

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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 Maple Grove,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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.