Chemist Operator Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Chemist Operator Lead

Job Description

The Chemist Operator Lead is responsible for the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients using chemical reactors. The role requires following specific batch records to ensure consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

Handle various unit operations including reactions, filtration, distillation, drying, and milling on raw materials and during various stages of chemical processing according to written manufacturing procedures and SOPs.

Follow and document batch sheet instructions to produce products in accordance with all cGMP guidelines.

Set up equipment such as vessels, tanks, centrifuges, and dryers for proper processing, and clean and verify equipment and vessels.

Record observations of operating conditions.

Drive and operate a fork truck.

Make work prioritization or timing decisions with supervisory oversight.

Adjust utilities to maintain reaction parameters.

Maintain process flow through the plant while adhering to all safety, GMP, and environmental regulations/standards.Essential Skills

Experience as a Chemist Operator.

Proficiency in GC and Analytical Chemistry.

Expertise in Chemical Operating and Chemistry.

Capability in batching processes.Additional Skills & Qualifications

An AS Degree in Sciences, ideally in Chemical Technology or Chemistry.

5-7 years of experience in Pharma Chemical Operating.Work Environment

This position is based in a clean laboratory and production environment. The work schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including working every other weekend.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $37.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grafton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.

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