Chemist

Shift: 3rd shift: 10:00 p.m.-8:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday with 20% differential ($25/hr)

*Will train on 1st shift for 4 weeks 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. before moving to 3rd shift. Could train on 2nd shift if that is more preferred

Join a leading food and dietary supplement testing laboratory and gain hands-on experience with a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation. This is an excellent opportunity for Bachelor graduates interested in chemistry, food science, or laboratory testing. You'll receive training on advanced instrumentation while supporting testing that helps ensure product quality and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical and wet chemistry testing on food, dietary supplements, and related products
• Prepare samples, reagents, and standards for testing
• Learn and operate instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC, and GC
• Conduct tests such as titrations, spectrophotometry, and other analytical techniques
• Document results and maintain accurate laboratory records
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Collaborate with scientists and laboratory team members to meet client timelines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related science
• Analytical chemistry coursework required
• Undergraduate research, lab coursework, or internship experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why Join Us?

• Extensive training and mentorship
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, UPLC, and GC
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Modern laboratory environment with diverse analytical technologies

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Madison,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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