Job Description
Job Description
Application Chemist
Job Description
The Applications Chemist will support both research and development as well as customer communication. The position is responsible for assisting customers with their application challenges, contributing to R&D projects, and maintaining accurate records of test results.
Responsibilities
- Assist both internal and external customers in resolving application-related issues by identifying and implementing optimal solutions.
- Participate in R&D projects and product improvement.
- Operate laboratory equipment to perform tests, including viscosity, pH, and spectrophotometric absorption (color).
- Work directly with the organization's customers to help provide solutions and apply chemistry techniques.
- Collaborate with other departments such as the sales team and laboratory team.
- Assist customers with pilot projects and applications.
Essential Skills
- Experience in chemistry, specifically with sugars and carbohydrates.
- Proficiency in viscosity, assay, spectrophotometry, and food science.
- New product development experience.
- 3 years of food science experience, particularly in sugars and carbohydrates.
- Knowledge of wet chemistry, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and high-performance liquid chromatography.
Work Environment
The position follows a Monday to Friday daytime shift with flexible hours, working with the laboratory team consisting of 4-5 people. Domestic and international travel will be required, with 1-2 trips during the first 12 months traveling with another employee. Destinations may include France, India, and China.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clinton, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $34.62/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 Clinton,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.
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.
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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