Chemist

Chemist

Description

The Chemist in this position is responsible for performing routine and non-routine quality tests to help ensure quality and further the development of their pharmaceutical platforms. The primary instrumentation utilized in this lab is HPLC, UPLC and GC. The chemist is expected to follow Good Lab Practices (GLP) regulatory requirements and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.

Performs preparation collection measurement and recordkeeping of samples

Documents test and data analysis results

Supports development area as needed / commercial QC release

Communicates with team members to ensure schedule requirements are met

Applies knowledge of performed tasks to elucidate test method failures

Analyzes and deduces data and collates test results

Communicates priority and timeliness for completion of customer requests

Helps drive the team to meet business goals

Learns and understands the manufacturing organization that the lab supports

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or related science

12+ months of wet chemistry experience in regulated industry

12+ months of experience with GMP/cGMP/GLP

12+ months of chromotography experience (HPLC, GC, UPLC, dissolution, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV-Vis)

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

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

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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 Fridley,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.