Production Chemist

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage all raw materials for chemical operations.
• Operate chemical manufacturing equipment following specific chemical formulas.
• Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and the analytical team to ensure product specifications are met.
• Work with chemical engineers and R&D personnel to scale up processes.

Essential Skills

• Advanced education in the sciences (BS degree) or equivalent experience in performing chemical operations.
• Proficient in chemistry and chemical processing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory settings.
• Knowledge of chemical synthesis.

Work Environment

The work environment involves training Monday through Friday on first shift hours (6 am to 2:30/3:30 pm). After three to four weeks, you will transition to a weekend day shift from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This position is within a chemical manufacturing setting, offering a unique opportunity to engage in production chemistry for innovative applications. Enjoy a good pay structure with a three-day workweek once on shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.50 - $29.50/hr.

Requirements

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)

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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.