Chemical Technician

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and schedule work orders effectively using the ERP system to ensure timely production.
• Create work orders, transfer materials, and decrement inventory accurately within the ERP system.
• Change, stage, and dispense materials for production as needed to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Participate in customer and regulatory audits, including OSHA and EPA audits, by providing documentation and process information.
• Maintain accurate and detailed product, process, instrument, and training records in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Follow established procedures for the manufacturing, storage, and transportation of chemicals to ensure safety and product quality.
• Handle regulated waste in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
• Gather, interpret, and analyze scale readouts and related scripts to ensure correct material quantities and formulations.
• Troubleshoot issues related to product quality and delivery timelines as they arise, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Create materials according to internal specifications in a timely manner and deliver them to internal departments as required.
• Adhere to current waste disposal regulations, including RCRA requirements, and follow hazardous material DOT regulations.
• Follow hazardous material spill response protocols and participate in spill response activities as assigned.
• Serve as a member of the Hazardous Material Spill Response Team, supporting response activities and drills.
• Comply with all safety standards and procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the respiratory protection program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or similar field.
• Laboratory experience involving chemistry, chemical handling, or related processes.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and manufacturing process controls.
• Experience working with regulated waste, RCRA requirements, and hazardous material DOT regulations.
• Comfort working in a highly regulated environment with frequent audits and documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for maintaining accurate records and following SOPs.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, auditors, and other internal departments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Additional skills and qualifications not specified in the job description.

About the role

The Chemical Manufacturing Technician supports chemical manufacturing operations by managing materials through an ERP system, preparing and dispensing chemicals to internal specifications, and maintaining accurate records in a regulated environment. The role involves following established procedures for manufacturing, storage, transportation, and disposal of chemicals while actively contributing to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.89 - $28.50/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 medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability, health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance program, time off/leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave), and workplace type (fully onsite position in Coralville, IA).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coralville, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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