Chemical Engineering Entry Level Graduate

Job Title: Chemical Engineering Entry Level Graduate - Applications Engineering Technician

Job Description

This role involves setting up and operating pilot equipment such as evaporators, crystallizers, and boilers. You will operate various tools including hoses, pumps, heaters, and centrifuges throughout testing processes. Additionally, you will record and document outputs from the equipment, such as pressure, temperature, gauge levels, and chemical data. The position requires performing analytical testing like titrations, spectroscopy, solids composition, crystal characterization, and microscopy. You will document all laboratory results and collaborate with team members to develop products per customer applications. Maintaining a safe, clean working lab space by following basic laboratory practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate pilot equipment like evaporators, crystallizers, and boilers.
• Operate simple hoses, pumps, heaters, and centrifuges during testing processes.
• Record and document outputs, including pressure, temperature, gauge levels, and chemical data.
• Perform analytical testing such as titrations, spectroscopy, and microscopy.
• Document laboratory results and collaborate with team members for product development.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory environment by following basic practices.

Essential Skills

• Experience in any laboratory setting and testing.
• Basic understanding of lab processes.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and perform testing procedures.
• Willingness to work night shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemistry, biology, titration, and reverse osmosis.
• Knowledge in crystallization and inorganic analytical testing.
• Background in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and inorganic chemistry.

Work Environment

The position is set in a lab environment, working alongside approximately 15 others. The schedule is Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. as testing needs to be performed 24/7. Candidates will gain substantial experience, potentially equivalent to 2 to 5 years, within a year or two, covering R&D, chemical processes, and scale-up processes. There is the potential for contract-to-hire conversion, with pay raises for well-performing individuals.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HARTLAND, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in HARTLAND,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.