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Actalent Chemical Engineer in Westbury, New York

Job Title: Chemical EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Chemical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be conducting research, development, and quality control by preparing solutions, compounds, and reagents to perform analytical tests to determine chemical properties in an industrial manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities will also include product development, reverse engineering, some floor work, and customer interaction. We require a self-starter and a team player with superior communication skills and a solid understanding of organic and inorganic chemistry, fluorescent materials, polymerization, and solvents.

Hard Skills

  • General chemistry and setting up of experiments

  • Common characterization methods

  • Operation of laboratory equipment: pH meter, and automatic titrator

  • 1-3 years in a lab/industrial setting

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Team player

  • Self-starter

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Westbury, New York.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role based out of our lab in Westbury and our main office in Farmingdale. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Occasionally, it may be required to work additional hours beyond the 40-hour week, including Saturdays.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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