Job Title: Chemical Engineer

Job Description

Setting up and operating pilot equipment such as evaporators, crystallizers, boilers, and other laboratory apparatus. The role involves operating simple hoses, pumps, heaters, centrifuges, and recording and documenting outputs from the equipment including pressure, temperature, gauge levels, and chemical data. The candidate will perform analytical testing such as titrations, spectroscopy, solids composition, crystal characterization, and microscopy. Additionally, documenting all laboratory results and collaborating with other team members to develop products per customer applications is essential. Maintaining a safe, clean working lab space and following basic laboratory practices is also required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate pilot equipment such as evaporators, crystallizers, and boilers.

• Operate simple hoses, pumps, heaters, and centrifuges during testing processes.

• Record and document outputs from the equipment, including pressure, temperature, gauge levels, and chemical data.

• Perform analytical testing such as titrations, spectroscopy, solids composition, crystal characterization, and microscopy.

• Document all laboratory results.

• Collaborate with team members to develop products per customer applications.

• Maintain a safe and clean working lab space by following basic laboratory practices.

Essential Skills

• Basic understanding of chemical engineering principles.

• Experience in any kind of laboratory setting and testing.

• Knowledge of laboratory processes and ability to learn equipment and testing procedures.

• Skills in chemistry, titration, and reverse osmosis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with crystallization processes.

• Entry-level chemical engineering experience.

• Ability to design, troubleshoot, and retrofit pilot plant equipment.

Work Environment

The position operates in a lab environment, working with approximately 15 others. It is a day shift role, with working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00/5:00 p.m. This contract job provides valuable experience in R&D work, learning intricate scientific processes from start to finish. Candidates have the opportunity to understand the sampling, evaporation, crystallization, and extraction processes, and perform analytical and wet chemistry testing on samples to solve R&D solutions. There is potential for contract-to-hire conversion, with pay raises given to high-performing contract employees.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00

• 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 HARTLAND,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 7, 2024.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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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