Job Information
Actalent Chemist Operator in Grafton, Wisconsin
Job Title: Chemist OperatorJob Description
The Chemist Operator will be responsible for producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients using chemical reactors. This role requires following specific Batch Records to ensure the production of a consistent product.
Responsibilities
Handle various unit operations, such as reactions, filtration, distillation, drying, and milling, on raw materials and various stages of chemical processing according to written manufacturing procedures and SOPs.
Follow and document instructions per batch sheet to produce products in accordance with all cGMP guidelines.
Set up equipment, including vessels, tanks, centrifuges, and dryers, for proper processing. 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 and standards.
Essential Skills
Experience in Chemical Operation or Batching, 1-5 years preferred.
Knowledge of GMP guidelines from food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries.
Understanding of Analytical Chemistry and Chemical Operating.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma with experience, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Sciences, preferably in Chemical Technology or Chemistry.
Experience in GC and Batching processes.
Work Environment
The work environment is a clean laboratory and production setting. Initial training will be on the first shift for 3-6 months, after which the role will transition to a permanent shift from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., following a 2-2-3 schedule, including working every other weekend. The company is expanding its innovation hub, offering growth opportunities into leadership positions for those who excel.
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 $24.00 - $26.50/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 Apr 22, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.