Analytical Chemist

About the role

A typical day is going to start by helping the current laboratory team during the training period (depending on each person, would probably get this completed in 3-6 months). A typical day is going to be working on metal coatings and finishing's. There will be the daily tests that need to be ran and they are all dependent on what results are needed from their customers (tier 1 and OEMs).

Responsibilities

• Follow industry standards and safety regulations for handling and disposing of test samples.
• Respect others and act professionally at all times.
• Provide technical support that sales representatives or technical service representatives are needing for themselves or for their customers.
• Be able to perform all the analysis procedures comfortably.
• Understand the function of all analysis equipment and be able to operate comfortably.
• Implement new tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives.
• Be creative and develop analytical methods that support sales and technical service personnel.
• Develop and validate test methods of raw materials using titrations, HPLC and IC.
• Always seek for better, efficient, accurate analysis methods for the existing analysis procedures.
• Maintain all the lab equipment in working condition and keep up with its maintenance/calibration schedule.
• Understand all the tasks involved in the lab to be able to support other lab members if it’s necessary.
• Find cost efficient suppliers for lab supplies.
• Other assigned technical service and related tasks by management.
• Contribute to bottom line results that require high levels of teamwork and planning, communication and implementation skills.
• Support in maintaining the cleanliness of the chemical labs and pilot line.
• Support the lab with customer projects and aiding them with setting up the testing procedures.

Requirements

• 0-2 Years of Lab Experience (Wet Chemistry)
• Bachelor Degree in chemistry (Biochemistry 2nd)
• Wet & Analytical Chemistry hands on lab experience (can be from school)
• Strong Mathematics Experience Level Intermediate Level

Qualifications

• Chemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory, Wet chemistry
• Top Skills: Chemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory, Wet chemistry
• Additional Skills & Qualifications: Chemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory, Wet chemistry

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Livonia, MI.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.
• 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)

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.