Chemical Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, adjust, disassemble, and clean advanced blending and mixing equipment used for adhesives and other technical chemical compounds.
• Perform specialty and technical chemical compounding processes within the PMF Lab, including batch mixing, blending, and compound preparation.
• Run new chemical formulas and new compounding processes for technical teams, conducting trial runs to evaluate performance and process viability.
• Troubleshoot product, formula, and process issues, working closely with technical personnel to correct or improve materials, formulations, and processing methods.
• Conduct and audit material checks, in‑process inspections, post‑packaging evaluations, and cleanliness checks to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Follow specific chemical processes, batch tickets, and safety procedures with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Act as a pilot plant operator by performing scale‑up activities for new and existing chemical compounds, supporting transition from lab trials to broader production.
• Collaborate daily and weekly with Quality, Engineering, R&D, and production personnel to share feedback, optimize processes, and support technical projects.

Location

Permanent, fully onsite position based in Germantown, WI.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $49,920.00 – $62,400.00 per year. Compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Quarterly performance‑based bonus

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. The company helps visionary organizations advance their engineering and science initiatives by providing specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of nearly 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies. Actalent is recognized as an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.