Job Title: Chemist

Job Description

As a Chemist, you will be integral to the Bioanalytical team, performing biological extractions on various biological samples such as urine, blood, and plasma. You will initially focus on wet lab extractions and then transition to using LC-MS (HPLC-Mass Spec) after 6 months. The role will eventually include managing robotics for liquid handling and utilizing equipment such as balances, pH meters, and pipettes. Each chemist will be provided with a tablet for using the eWorkbook software.

Responsibilities

• Perform biological extractions on samples like urine, blood, and plasma.
• Focus on wet lab extractions initially, transitioning to LC-MS (HPLC-Mass Spec) after 6 months.
• Manage robotics for liquid handling.
• Utilize laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meters, and pipettes.
• Maintain accurate records using eWorkbook software.

Essential Skills

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related Life Science degree.
• 1 year of chemistry experience in school or undergraduate research involving pipettes and solution preparation.
• 0-2 years of industry chemistry lab experience in a GMP environment running HPLC or LC-MS instrumentation.
• Experience with HPLC, LC-MS, or Mass Spec. (plus)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• GLP experience is beneficial.
• Experience in food service, bartending, waitressing, or other client-facing roles.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Strong ownership of work and responsibility for recognizing and correcting errors.

Work Environment

The position is set in a lab environment within the Bioanalytical team, consisting of around 100 employees. The work is primarily lab-focused. The role offers extensive training with three sets of trainers and dedicated support to ensure you contribute quickly and effectively. The team values structure, following established tests and protocols, and type A personalities who thrive in organized settings. The company offers comprehensive benefits starting the first day of the month following employment, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability plans, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, educational assistance, employee assistance programs, and a tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan with employer match after six months.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00

• 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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 6, 2024.

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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