Job Description

Associate Analytical Chemist - 2nd Shift

The Associate Analytical Chemist performs routine and specialized laboratory testing on food and dietary supplement products to support nutritional analysis and quality standards. This role offers hands-on experience with wet chemistry, analytical instrumentation, and microbiological techniques in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment with strong opportunities for career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical identification, quality testing, and analytical assays on a variety of products.
• Conduct wet chemistry testing, including titrations, gravimetric analysis, sample preparation, and solution preparation.
• Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as FTIR, UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, IC, and automated titration systems.
• Perform microbiological assays, pipetting, and data interpretation as required.
• Accurately document test results and maintain compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Manage multiple assays and priorities while ensuring quality, accuracy, and turnaround times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet client deadlines and support laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and laboratory practices.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Previous experience with HPLC, GC, UPLC, microbiology, or high-volume laboratory testing is a plus.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Laboratory environment focused on testing food and dietary supplements.
• Fast-paced, production-driven setting with high sample volumes and client deadlines.
• Exposure to a variety of analytical and microbiological techniques and instrumentation.
• Opportunities for technical development, advancement, and movement across laboratory teams.
• Requires adherence to laboratory safety procedures and the use of appropriate PPE.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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