Validation Chemist

Job Description

As a Validation Chemist, you will focus on one validation project at a time, typically lasting three weeks and involving ten batches. Your tasks will include reviewing methods for accuracy, setting up studies in the lab, creating stock solutions and reagents, running stability tests, performing extractions, and using LC-MS instrumentation under Sciex software. This role requires independence, with the responsibility to organize lab testing within the project timeline.

A dedicated trainer will guide you for the first two months, during which you will train and shadow three validations before proceeding independently.

Validation Chemist

• Review method accuracy and setup studies in the lab.
• Create stock solutions, reagents, and run stability tests.
• Conduct extractions and utilize LC-MS instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation as needed.
• Work under GLP regulations.
• Organize lab testing within a scheduled timeline.
• Participate in desk work, lab work, and administrative tasks throughout the validation project.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related Life Science.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with HPLC and LC-MS.
• Experience working under GLP or GMP regulations.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

• Experience with small molecule, oligonucleotide, protein, and peptide work.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting analytical techniques.
• Industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food, etc.

You will be working in a lab setting within the Bioanalytical team, consisting of approximately 100 employees, with a focus on chemistry. The work environment offers flexibility in scheduling, allowing you to build your own hours, with options for working second shifts or weekends with differential pay. The lab provides a supportive environment with promotional opportunities after five years of validation experience, leading to the Method Development team.

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, annual merit raises, 23 days of PTO upon full-time hire, and a comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. Employees also have access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing the purchase of stock at a discount.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $36.06/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)

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

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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