Chemist

Actalent
Gurnee, IL Other
POSTED ON 9/11/2024 CLOSED ON 9/27/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist position at Actalent?

Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

We seek a dedicated Chemist to join our team for the 2nd shift, Monday-Thursday from 5pm-3:30am. The role involves general wet chemistry lab testing, including pipetting, viscosity, pH, and boiling point measurements. You will receive training on various instruments such as automatic pipetting machines, Gas Chromatography, and IR spectrometers. The overnight team's work is split between 60% testing and 40% documentation. Your specific tasks may vary nightly, encompassing all testing, all documentation, or a combination of both. Key responsibilities include routine testing and approval of chemicals and blends, inspecting raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods, and documenting test results and chemical non-conformances. The role also involves maintaining quality records, verifying materials against specifications, and generating certificates of analysis. Occasionally, you may inspect USP containers and tankers, gauge and sample incoming ethanol shipments, and perform quality tasks during peak periods.

Hard Skills

  • Chemistry Degree, Bio, or other related science degree
  • Wet chemistry skills from school or on the job
  • Proficiency in chemistry testing
  • Ability to learn and follow SOPs

Soft Skills

  • Ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision
  • Time management and agenda setting
  • Collaboration and communication with team members and supervisors

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Environment

Chemical manufacturer with a modern, up-to-date lab and production facility. The environment is temperature controlled. The 2nd shift team consists of 2 supervisors, 1 other Chemist for the full shift, and 1-2 additional members until 10:30pm. You will train on the 1st shift for 2-3 weeks. The starting pay is $21.75/hour, increasing to $22/hour after 3 months and $23/hour after a 6-month temp period, with raises based on performance.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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