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Actalent Analytical Chemist in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Job Description

We're seeking a skilled Analytical Chemist to join our dynamic team. As an Analytical Chemist, you'll be responsible for developing and validating analytical methods to ensure the accuracy of test results. You'll operate and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and FTIR. You'll conduct routine calibration and validation of these instruments to maintain compliance with operational standards. Your role includes preparing and analyzing samples from raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analysis. You will collaborate with team members to complete testing assignments within set timelines and monitor ongoing product quality to confirm adherence to established standards. Additionally, troubleshooting, performing minor repairs on analytical instruments, implementing safety protocols, and managing laboratory inventory will be part of your duties. You'll also mentor and train new laboratory personnel on testing procedures and instrument operations.

Hard Skills

  • Developing and validating analytical methods

  • Operating and maintaining HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, and FTIR

  • Conducting routine calibration and validation of laboratory instruments

  • Preparing and analyzing samples using wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analysis

  • Troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on analytical instruments

  • Implementing safety protocols

  • Managing laboratory inventory

  • Mentoring and training new laboratory personnel

Soft Skills

  • Collaborative

  • Detail-oriented

  • Time-management

  • Problem-solving

  • Mentoring

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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