Quality Control Chemist

QC ChemistNight Shift | GC & HPLC Experience | Global Chemical Manufacturing Company

Looking to launch or grow your career in analytical chemistry? We're seeking a QC Chemist to join a leading global chemical manufacturing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for Chemistry or Chemical Engineering professionals who enjoy hands-on laboratory work, analytical instrumentation, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position offers exposure to a wide range of analytical techniques while providing long-term opportunities for growth into Quality, R&D, Project Engineering, and Leadership roles.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform quality control testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

• Conduct routine analytical testing using GC, HPLC, pH, viscosity, specific gravity, and other laboratory methods.

• Evaluate analytical results and ensure products meet established quality specifications.

• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, and laboratory solutions.

• Perform instrument calibrations, verification checks, and routine maintenance activities.

• Document laboratory results within SAP and other quality systems.

• Support investigations, process improvements, and quality initiatives.

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Technical teams to ensure product quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

• Hands-on experience with GC and/or HPLC instrumentation.

• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and wet chemistry techniques.

• Strong laboratory documentation and data management skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or industrial laboratory.

• Familiarity with GMP, ISO, or other regulated environments.

• Experience using SAP or other laboratory information systems.

• Experience supporting quality control operations within a production facility.

Why Apply?

Join a leading global manufacturing company

Gain hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, FTIR, and other analytical instrumentation

Excellent opportunity for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering graduates

Long-term career growth into R&D, Project Engineering, Quality, and Leadership

Stable industry with strong advancement opportunities

Exposure to large-scale chemical manufacturing operations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Martinsburg, WV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Martinsburg,WV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.