Analytical Chemist

Job Overview

This Analytical Chemist will support the laboratory team with analytical testing, wet chemistry, and technical service support for metal coatings and finishing applications. During the training period, the individual will work closely with the current lab team to learn internal processes, testing requirements, customer expectations, and industry-specific methods. The company is open to training the right candidate, so direct metal finishing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily analytical testing based on customer requirements for Tier 1 and OEM customers.
• Use wet chemistry techniques including pH, viscosity, titrations, and related analytical procedures.
• Operate and support laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, UV-VIS, ICP, AA, XRF, Leica 3D Microscope, Schatz Torque Testing Machine, environmental salt chambers, and corrosion chambers.
• Record test results accurately in Excel spreadsheets and upload data into the company’s cloud-based system.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives and technical service representatives for internal needs and customer projects.
• Support customer projects by helping set up testing procedures and ensuring proper analysis methods are followed.
• Develop, validate, and improve test methods for raw materials and finished products using titrations, HPLC, IC, and other analytical methods.
• Investigate and implement new tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures when needed.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including supporting maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Follow industry standards, safety regulations, and proper procedures for handling and disposing of test samples.
• Maintain cleanliness of the chemical labs and pilot line.
• Support other lab team members as needed and complete additional technical service-related tasks assigned by management.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry; Biochemistry may be considered as a secondary option.
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience, including hands-on wet chemistry experience from school, internship, or industry.
• Comfortable performing wet and analytical chemistry techniques such as pH testing, viscosity testing, titrations, and related analysis procedures.
• Strong math skills and ability to accurately document test results.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and proper sample handling/disposal procedures.
• Professional communication style and ability to support internal team members and customer-related testing needs.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with HPLC, IC, UV-VIS, ICP, AA, XRF, torque testing, corrosion chambers, salt chambers, or microscopy.
• Experience working with cloud-based laboratory information systems or uploading test data into shared systems.
• Exposure to metal coatings, metal finishing, corrosion testing, automotive, Tier 1, or OEM customer environments.
• Ability to help improve existing analysis procedures and develop more efficient or accurate test methods.

Key Instruments & Testing Methods

• Schatz Torque Testing Machine
• XRF
• HPLC
• UV-VIS
• Leica 3D Microscope
• ICP
• AA
• Environmental salt chambers and corrosion chambers
• Wet chemistry techniques including pH, viscosity, and titrations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livonia, MI. M-F Onsite 8am - 5pm

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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. 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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