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# Associate Chemist - Quality Assurance & Manufacturing

- **Company:** SOLIDIFICATION PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- **Location:** Northford, CT, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Data Logging
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=971a32756a634003

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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