Analytical Development Chemist

Analytical Development Chemist

About the Role

Join a collaborative analytical development team supporting new products and client projects through analytical testing, method development, transfer, and validation. This role is ideal for a chemist with hands-on HPLC and dissolution experience who wants to expand their technical expertise while working across both GMP testing and development-focused projects.

What Youll Do

• Perform analytical testing on raw materials and finished products.

• Operate and troubleshoot HPLC systems and perform dissolution testing.

• Support method development, verification, transfer, and validation activities.

• Perform GC, impurity, wet chemistry, titration, and other analytical testing as needed.

• Prepare samples and accurately analyze, interpret, and document results.

• Troubleshoot methods and analytical issues alongside other scientists.

• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.

• Collaborate with chemists and cross-functional teams on new and ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related scientific field.

• 2+ years of hands-on HPLC experience including data analysis.

• Experience with dissolution testing strongly preferred.

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated laboratory.

• Exposure to method development, validation, transfer, GC, or wet chemistry is a plus.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative laboratory team.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

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.

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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.