
location_on9340, Vanalden Avenue, Northridge West Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91324, United States
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.
This Chemist position is a contract-to-hire opportunity based in Northridge, CA. The role is designed to support new product development by performing qualitative and quantitative analyses on a variety of sample types. You will serve as a key technical contributor within the Drug Delivery Systems group, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of analytical testing and method development.
In this capacity, you will not only execute routine and non-routine analyses but also play an active role in developing and validating analytical methods in compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires a blend of hands-on laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and strategic contributions to protocol writing, data interpretation, and scientific presentations. You will be responsible for ensuring all work adheres to cGMP requirements and laboratory safety practices while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is anticipated to close on June 12, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that Actalent may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of the hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. While AI tools assist in assessing applications and qualifications, final hiring decisions are made by the human hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using these tools.
Actalent 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 other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.
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Skills: Ftir, Icp-MS, LC-Uv, LC-MS, GC-Fid, GC-MS, HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field required.
Work model: On-site
9340, Vanalden Avenue, Northridge West Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 91324, United States
Los Angeles, California
Experience developing analytical methods and performing material or product characterization in academic or industry settings. Proficiency with advanced analytical instrumentation including FTIR, LC-UV / LC-MS, GC-FID / GC-MS, and ICP-MS. Strong background in analytical chemistry with practical laboratory experience. Ability to interpret complex analytical data and apply quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.
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