Now Hiring an Associate Scientist Pay: $33-40/hr Location: Must be local in the State of MN Key Responsibilities: - Calibrates and performs preventative maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment. - Installs and qualifies equipment within the QC laboratories working with Procurement on setting up vendor contracts - Meets all schedules for calibrations and preventative maintenance. - Notifies Department Management when any instrument/equipment is nonconforming and follows up to ensure a timely response to the issue. - Assists/Leads in troubleshooting and/or repairing of instrument or equipment problems and resolving difficult problems in creative ways. Uses discretion and independent judgment to consider and determine appropriate solutions / actions. - Performs unscheduled calibration/preventive maintenance activities as needed to support owning departments. - Maintains technical department files (e.g. specification sheets, manuals). - Contacts calibration and PM services to ensure timely calibration and/or preventative maintenance of instruments and equipment. - Performs training as required. - Performs calibration / preventive maintenance reviews / approvals, as applicable. performing investigations for failed equipment calibrations and other related equipment issues using the electronic CAPA/deviation system. - Reviews laboratory reports, procedures, proposed engineering changes, tooling prints and documentation for appropriateness and accuracy. - Sets up calibration sequences, methods, and procedures according to detailed specifications, documents, drawings, and requirements. - Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment. Skills & Qualifications -B.S degree in Chemistry -5(+) years job related experience in onboarding, maintaining and troubleshooting analytical equipment within the pharmaceutical environment. -Experience to maintain detailed and accurate records. -Ability to use and apply existing work methods to different situations an dissolves problems ranging from recurring/routine to complex situations. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00 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 Minneapolis,MN. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 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. 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.