Chemist - ENTRY LEVEL

Responsibilities

• Collect and test compounds and samples following permit requirements using applied methods and techniques.
• Enter quantities, volumes, and analytical results into waste management software.
• Perform QA/QC analytical screening parameters as dictated by permit and follow all approved Laboratory SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety standards, including the proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemical agents.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in GMP and analytical chemistry.
• Strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Experience with inventory control for lab reagents.
• Ability to maintain samples and instruments and perform data entry.
• Familiarity with analytical equipment usage and associated filing and administrative activities.
• Familiarity with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC and GC and GCMS.

About the Role

The work environment is a laboratory setting. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, starting at 6 AM and ending at 2:30 PM. After initial training, hours may shift slightly later to begin around 8 AM. The role requires adherence to a lab-focused environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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).

Work Environment

The work is conducted in a laboratory setting. Our organization values employees as our most important asset and strives to create a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring employee health and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Inglewood, CA.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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