Associate Chemist

Our client provides a professional and innovative work setting. Right now, they are looking to hire an Associate Chemist.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

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Position Overview:

The company is looking for an Associate Chemist for a contract to hire opportunity. The right person will have experience working in the scientific industry in a hands-on role in Quality Control (QC) or research. The Associate Chemist will have a friendly demeanor, professional work ethic, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities of the Associate Chemist:

• Calibrating and maintaining a variety of lab instrumentation
• Following safety standards and regulations (GMP, GLP, OSHA)
• Prepping, running, and analyzing samples and ensuring the regular QC testing is conducted appropriately
• Testing raw materials
• Following up with suppliers when samples are out of spec or not meeting quality expectations
• Keeping a very detailed and industry-regulated lab notebook and inputting data
• Chemical and/or physical properties testing
• Administrative or clerical support (occasionally)
• Occasionally presenting data and findings to management
• Overseeing lab supply inventory, discarding expired products, and ordering new supplied as needed
• Organizing studies for the day and is responsible for ensuring the Lab Technicians stay on task and are completing their work correctly
• Completing and submitting lab documentation including COAs, SOPs, and NCRs

Qualifications for the Associate Chemist:

• 2 – 5 years+ of industry experience in a highly regulated environment doing Quality Control testing or Research & Development
• A positive energy and enthusiasm for lab work
• Experience with raw materials
• An eye for detail and passion for science
• The ability to supervise others and communicate clearly
• The ability to lift samples and stock lab materials

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
• Associates or technical degree with additional work experience is also acceptable

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility