Job Description
R&D Chemist
Responsibilities
+ Assist both internal and external customers in resolving application-related issues by identifying and implementing optimal solutions.
+ Participate in R&D projects and product improvement.
+ Operate laboratory equipment to perform tests, including viscosity, pH, and spectrophotometric absorption (color).
+ Work directly with the organization's customers to help provide solutions and apply chemistry techniques.
+ Collaborate with other departments such as the sales team and laboratory team.
+ Assist customers with pilot projects and applications.
Essential Skills
+ Experience in chemistry, specifically with sugars and carbohydrates.
+ Proficiency in viscosity, assay, spectrophotometry, and food science.
+ New product development experience.
+ 3 years of food science experience, particularly in sugars and carbohydrates.
+ Knowledge of wet chemistry, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and high-performance liquid chromatography.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clinton, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $34.62/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 Clinton,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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.
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Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work,