Lead Chemist Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Description We are seeking a hands-on Lead Chemist to support our expanding operations in fuel blending, wastewater treatment, and PCB testing. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with experience in managing lab operations and a strong understanding in analytical instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead daily lab operations and provide technical oversight Set up and operate ICP-OES and BTU/chloride instrumentation Run and analyze samples, ensuring data integrity and accuracy Enter results into a new electronic data management system Provide training and mentorship to junior staff Collaborate across departments to support facility-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

Experience with ICP and BTU/chloride testing equipment Strong documentation and data entry skills (approx. 1 hour/day) Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Willingness to learn and support other areas of the facility Prior experience with GC/MS and ICP-OES is a plus Additional Skills & Qualifications Open to all laboratory backgrounds, degree not required, 3-5 years of experience preferred Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 – $38.00/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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.