Chemist

Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

This role supports activities related to the chemical and material characterization of materials and devices for internal projects. This position involves executing diverse analytical chemistry-focused activities aimed at providing solutions for operations, manufacturing, research and development, and new product development within various business units across the company.

Responsibilities

• Execute studies in accordance with test plans and protocols.
• Document all work and maintain best documentation practices.
• Compile data and contribute to reports or generate reports as assigned or prescribed by test plans and internal SOPs.
• Operate and maintain related equipment and instrumentation relevant to the role.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laboratory and facility procedures, including test plans, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
• Keep training to SOPs, Work Instructions, and company policies current.
• Communicate effectively with personnel across the department.
• Seek to continuously improve processes and procedures.
• Commit to customer service and regulatory compliance.
• Understand and adhere to department and facility best practices and organizational standards for regulatory compliance, such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Conduct exploratory research to produce new knowledge and potential products.
• Develop research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical testing techniques.
• Recommend utilization of results or suggest changes in the scope of work or termination of projects.

Job Type \& Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28\.00 - $29\.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Fridley,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.