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HPLC Analytical Chemist - Medtronic, 3M, General Mills
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What they do
An Analytical Chemist studies the chemical components of materials in a mixture or sample, to identify the components and quantify them. May work to develop new pharmaceutical products or provide quality control or toxicology testing for products.
$76,633 / year median in the U.S.
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- Our agency consistently hires for analytical chemists within the medical device, pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. Our clients include Medtronic, General Mills, Boston Scientific, Abbott, 3M, and numerous other mid-size/start-up companies.
- Below is an example of a common need we hire for!
Please apply if you are interested in anything within the analytical chemistry field. We hire all skills sets (Lab Technicians, Chemists, Scientists, Lab Management, Quality Assurance, etc.) Provide analytical chemistry support for product development and service engineers to support their media and hardware labs as well as other facilities analytical chemistry needs. In this role, one would utilize lab instruments to analyze raw materials and finished products for identification, classification, and defect analysis
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform chemical analysis and sample preparation
- Properly document and share results with the team
- Maintain and troubleshoot instruments as needed
- Create new and validate existing methods as necessary
- Comply with all regulations (FDA, EHS, etc) in a GMP lab environment
- Analytical equipment used (dependent upon the specific position)- chromatography (HPLC, GC, GC/FID, GC/MS),
FTIR, UV Vis Qualifications:
BS or BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Materials Science 1+ years of Analytical Chemistry experience (academic or industry) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings