Jobs · Quality Assurance · Minnesota

QC Chemist

Actalent · Chaska, MN · 2 days ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$24–$27/hrContract

About the role

The Quality Control Chemist performs testing and evaluation of raw materials, bulk products, and finished goods in a GMP laboratory environment to ensure all products meet quality specifications and customer standards. This role focuses on accurate analytical testing, thorough documentation, troubleshooting out-of-specification results, and continuous improvement of laboratory processes. The position offers exposure to a wide variety of products, opportunities for growth into more complex methods and instrumentation, and an overnight schedule that requires a high degree of independence and responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Perform testing and evaluations of raw materials, bulk products, and finished products in accordance with written procedures and established test methods.
  • Ensure current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test procedures are followed and properly applied during all laboratory activities.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation records in alignment with GMP requirements and cGMP principles.
  • Use laboratory equipment such as pH meters, Brookfield spindle viscometers, and analytical balances accurately and safely.
  • Perform visual and odor inspections of products and materials as part of routine quality evaluations.
  • Gain hands-on experience utilizing HPLC, GC, and UV-Vis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
  • 6 months of internship or industry experience is preferred.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $24.00 – $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

  • 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)

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