HPLC Analytical Chemist - Medtronic, 3M, General Mills
Job Description
Job Description
*Our agency consistently hires for analytical chemists within the medical device, pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries. Our clients include Medtronic, General Mills, Boston Scientific, Abbott, 3M, and numerous other mid-size/start-up companies.*
Below is an example of a common need we hire for! Please apply if you are interested in anything within the analytical chemistry field.
We hire all skills sets (Lab Technicians, Chemists, Scientists, Lab Management, Quality Assurance, etc.)
Job Description:
Provide analytical chemistry support for product development and service engineers to support their media and hardware labs as well as other facilities analytical chemistry needs. In this role, one would utilize lab instruments to analyze raw materials and finished products for identification, classification, and defect analysis
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform chemical analysis and sample preparation
Properly document and share results with the team
Maintain and troubleshoot instruments as needed
Create new and validate existing methods as necessary
Comply with all regulations (FDA, EHS, etc) in a GMP lab environment
Analytical equipment used (dependent upon the specific position)- chromatography (HPLC, GC, GC/FID, GC/MS), FTIR, UV Vis
Qualifications:
- BS or BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Materials Science
- 1+ years of Analytical Chemistry experience (academic or industry)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.
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