Chemist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Chemist

Job Description

This position involves working in a laboratory environment conducting quality control (QC) work. The role includes testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods using techniques such as HPLC and GC. The position also involves the maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments, adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and working within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished goods.
• Perform HPLC and GC testing on samples from production and final products.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments as needed.
• Follow SOPs and ensure compliance with GMP standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This is a lab-based position focused on QC bench work and documentation. The work hours are from 6 : 00 AM to 2 : 30 PM, Monday to Friday. The candidate will be part of a small, family-owned business specializing in over-the-counter lotion and cream products. The lab team consists of a director, two lab technicians, and a QC tech person. The candidate will be one of two lab technicians responsible for hands-on QC analysis in the lab.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glendale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

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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