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Application Chemist

We are seeking a temporary full‑time project lead to execute, coordinate and document a defined portfolio of collaborative initiatives. These initiatives focus on reducing adoption barriers, enabling automation readiness, and expanding product positioning across spectroscopy, process analytics and bioprocess monitoring platforms.

$40 - $45 per hour

• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for nine identified CAD–BCC projects.
• Coordinate seed unit placements, tracking, and evaluation for various instruments including Smart Raman DXR, AIO, Tru Scan, Nano Drop, Prima Pro, MAX‑IR and Process
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• Support competitive benchmarking and comparison analyses versus alternative vendor technologies.
• Facilitate cross‑functional meetings with CAD product managers, engineers, BCC scientists, and PSG stakeholders.
• Compile and analyze evaluation data, particularly for comparative and automation‑readiness projects.
• Prepare technical summaries, application notes, and white papers highlighting findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to OPC‑UA standardisation documentation and develop automation‑readiness frameworks with vendors.
• Conduct paper‑based assessments for Prima Pro, MAX‑IR, summarising technical fit and market opportunity.
• Liaise between CAD Division, BCC, and PSG to ensure alignment of study objectives and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with automation vendors and partners for data collection and technical validation.
• Prepare summary presentations and internal reports for leadership reviews and roadmap discussions.
• Develop a standardised utilisation process for PSG seed placements.
• Establish frameworks for competitive analysis and product validation consistency across CAD platforms.

• Strong understanding of analytical instrumentation including Raman, FTIR, NIR, UV‑Vis spectroscopy and process analytics.
• Familiarity with automation protocols and industrial communication standards such as OPC‑UA and PLC integration.
• Experience with bioprocess development workflows and/or pharma/biopharma PAT.
• Ability to conduct data analysis, compile findings, and write technical reports, application notes or white papers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple parallel projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
• Competence in tracking deliverables, scheduling milestones and ensuring on‑time reporting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with ability to interface between technical and commercial teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in analytical development, process analytics or instrumentation applications.
• Familiarity with CAD product lines or competing analytical technologies is highly advantageous.

The position requires full‑time commitment, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, 12‑month term with potential renewal or conversion based on results and business needs. It is based on‑site at BCC with coordination across CAD product teams.

Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

• 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&DD 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:
Fully onsite position in Saint Louis, MO. Final date to receive applications:
Anticipated to close on Jan 5 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 specialised 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, colour, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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