Analytical Chemist

Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated Analytical Chemist to join our team. This role plays a key part in supporting the R&D and product development within the automotive sealing industry. The position combines hands-on material testing with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical capabilities to support the business objectives of the lead centers.

• Participate on specific material, process and product development projects as required.

• Provide support in technology sharing and cooperative programs between and among lead centers, divisions, and corporate technical development.

• Develop appropriate relationships with customers, vendors, and technical and trade organizations.

• Effectively interface with the company's multi-national lead centers.

• Possess knowledge of rubber (or plastic) formulation design.

• Possess knowledge of material testing e.g. ASTM methods.

• Possess knowledge of rubber (or plastic) mixing.

• Knowledge of surface chemistry relative to adhesion.

• Possess a working knowledge of rubber fabrication, molding and extrusion methods and types.

• Possess a working knowledge of compound attributes as they relate to processing.

• Possess a working knowledge of compound attributes as they relate to specific design function/performance.

• Possess a working knowledge of surface chemistry including bonding to metallic and non-metallic substrates.

• Have a working knowledge of tooling technology associated with injection, compression and transfer molding.

Skills

• Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Wet Chemistry

• Gas Chromatography

• Chromatography

• ICP

• GCMS

• DMA

• TMA

• DSC

• TGA

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science.

2+ years Chemistry Laboratory experience with FT-IR, NMR, GC, SEM, HPLC

Familiar with computer systems, especially Microsoft Office/ Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Familiar with analytical lab equipment including, but not limited to: DMA, TMA, DSC, TGA, FT-IR, NMR, SEM/EDS, GC and HPLC

Knowledge of rubber mixing and molding practices

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00/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 Plymouth,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 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.

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