Entry-Level Chemist

Job Description

Entry-Level Chemist

A nutraceutical company in Commerce, CA is seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Chemist to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry to gain valuable hands-on experience in a laboratory setting. No prior industry experience is required – just a strong willingness to learn and grow!

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Entry-Level Chemist will perform chemical tests, analyses, and investigations utilizing standard methods and specified criteria. The work primarily involves analysis using established methods or adapting standard methods. The chemist may also contribute to specific phases of more complex projects under managerial direction, focusing on positively impacting the environment within a feedback-rich work team.

Key Responsibilities

• Devise new processes and methods for testing solutions and products.
• Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, utilizing wet chemistry and various instrumentation.
• Induce changes in the composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts.
• Conduct research on manufactured products to develop and improve products.
• Research the composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter.
• Prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
• Assist in training new employees on procedures and techniques for instrumentation and wet chemistry.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Industry or undergraduate experience with chemical sample preparation.
• Familiarity with GC, HPLC, wet chemistry, and analytical instrumentation (can be academic experience).
• No industry experience is required; a willingness to learn and grow is key.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry from a four-year college or university.
• One to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (includes academic/internship experience).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Proficiency in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effective presentation skills and the ability to respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in ‘Wet Chemistry’.
• Proficiency in using instruments such as HPLC and GC.
• Ability to use a PC with MS Word, Excel, and Access.
• Strong mathematical skills, including probability, statistical inference, and geometry.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts like fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

What’s In It For You

• Gain valuable experience running analytical instrumentation.
• Work with a team that is positively impacting the environment.
• Join a feedback-rich work team that prioritizes opportunity for growth.

Job Type, Location & Schedule

• Job Type: Contract to Hire
• Workplace Type: Fully Onsite
• Location: Commerce, CA
• Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on March 30, 2026.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $23.00 – $25.00/hr.
• Benefits: 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:
  • 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)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, Diversity and Inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, they’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, their teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Their Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Their teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. They serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how they can work together at actalentservices.com.