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Job Title: Quality Control Chemist

Job Description

As a Quality Control Chemist, you will be responsible for performing routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished products. This includes conducting tests such as titrations, FTIR, GC, HPLC, Color, and using a viscometer. Your role involves performing calculations for batch tests in a lab environment using instrumentation and physical test methods. You will follow setup procedures and work instructions for laboratory equipment while adhering to customer and company quality standards. Safety is paramount, so you must follow all safety rules and regulations, including the use of appropriate PPE at all times.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Perform tests including titrations, FTIR, GC, HPLC, Color, and viscometer.
• Carry out calculations for batch tests using lab instrumentation and physical test methods.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment according to established procedures.
• Ensure compliance with customer and company quality standards.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations, using appropriate PPE at all times.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of industry experience in analytical testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and FTIR.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes in chemical manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or other Sciences preferred; AS in Chemistry is acceptable.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment (GC/LC/FTIR) and techniques (titration, liquid-liquid partition).

Work Environment

You will work independently on the night shifts in the lab, handling chemical products. The lab is equipped with newer equipment to assist with testing. The work schedule is a 12-hour night shift, following a 2/2/3 non-rotating pattern in a 7-day x 24-hour chemical operation, from 7PM to 7AM. The role offers opportunities for cross-training and education in certifications, contributing to employee development and career growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salisbury, NC.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Featured benefits: Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Tuition assistance Child care support

This is a fully onsite position in Salisbury,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.

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