Associate Chemist - Quality Assurance & Manufacturing

• Chemical & QA Analysis: Perform chemical manufacturing. Perform routine physical and chemical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using standard laboratory equipment.
• Documentation & Data Logging: Maintain precise, auditable laboratory notebooks.
• Quality Assurance Support: Assist with Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, root-cause analysis, and non-conformance reporting. Help maintain compliance with ISO/GMP standards.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Execute testing according to established SOPs, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and industry protocols; assist in drafting or updating lab SOPs when required.
• Instrument Calibration & Maintenance: Conduct routine calibration, cleanings, and preventative maintenance on standard laboratory instruments; reorder reagents and testing supplies to maintain inventory.
• Safety & Hygiene: Adhere strictly to OSHA, EPA, and internal chemical hygiene protocols, including safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using techniques such as chromatography (HPLC, GC), spectroscopy (FTIR, UV-Vis), mass spectrometry (LC-MS, GC-MS), and microscopy.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related scientific discipline preferred. An Associate degree in Chemical Technology or Applied Science may be considered with relevant laboratory, chemical-manufacturing, and QA/QC experience.Degree in Chemistry, Applied Science, Chemical Technology, or a closely related scientific discipline.

Key Competencies & Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in measurement and recording.
• Solid communication skills, both written (for lab reports and logs) and verbal.
• Ability to work safely and independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during testing cycles.
• Ability to lift up to 35-50 lbs (e.g., chemical drums, test samples, equipment).
• Comfortable wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses/goggles, face shield, and protective gloves throughout the shift and a full face respirator.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance