QC Chemist

Job Title: QC Chemist

Job Description

We are seeking a QC Chemist to join our team for a 1st shift position, Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 3pm. This role involves performing laboratory tests to evaluate the quality and consistency of finished products, intermediates, and raw materials, ensuring compliance with our quality program.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on raw materials, products, and finished goods using documented methods.

• Inform relevant parties of non-conforming products and materials.

• Exercise judgment in test observations and data, and report results accurately and timely.

• Calibrate measuring equipment according to the schedule and maintain equipment and workspace.

• Participate in root cause investigations and adjust out-of-specification batches.

• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental standards and properly dispose of laboratory waste.

• Collaborate with Regional Development and Analytical Lab for new or improved test procedures.

• Follow ISO quality and environmental standards as outlined in procedural manuals.

• Conduct basic duties such as testing incoming raw material samples, entering data, and filing paperwork.

• Perform simple lab tests including viscosity, density, and pH measurements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.

• Basic knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industry lab experience is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large lab separate from the manufacturing floor, with a team of four people. Initially, you will work with one other person for the first six months before transitioning to working independently. The lab environment is characterized by laid-back personalities and a moderate to fast-paced workload.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.