Hplc Engineer Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

Launch your chemistry career in a hands-on laboratory environment! As a QC Laboratory Chemist, you'll test raw materials used in manufacturing, gain experience with a variety of analytical techniques, and receive training on advanced instrumentation including HPLC and GC. This role offers excellent mentorship, career growth, and exposure to pharmaceutical quality systems.

• Perform laboratory testing of incoming raw materials using established methods
• Conduct wet chemistry analyses including pH, titrations, moisture, IR, and identification testing
• Accurately document results in compliance with GMP requirements
• Learn and operate analytical instrumentation including HPLC and GC
• Prepare reagents, standards, and laboratory materials
• Support method validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with quality and analytical teams on a variety of projects

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related science
• Analytical chemistry coursework required
• Undergraduate research, internship experience, or 0-2 years of laboratory experience
• Interest in analytical testing and learning new instrumentation

• Extensive training and mentorship
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, IR, and wet chemistry techniques
• Clear advancement opportunities within Quality and Analytical Development
• Modern laboratory environment
• PTO available from date of hire

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.

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