Analytical Chemist - Quality Assurance & Lab Testing

Skill; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 83,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading global organization to hire a Chemist for a temporary role in Houston. You will perform routine and non-routine lab testing to ensure product quality and compliance, using FTIR and other analytical techniques.

You will review data, prepare certificates of analysis, and support investigations into OOS results. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA/analytical chemistry, strong data interpretation skills, and hands-on lab equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience in quality assurance, quality control, or analytical chemistry.
• Strong ability to interpret analytical data and recommend actions.
• Hands-on experience operating basic laboratory equipment including FTIR, particle size analyzers, pour point and flash point testers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing to ensure compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct physico-chemical and analytical testing using FTIR, particle size analysis, pour point, flash point, and TGA.
• Execute testing per ASTM, ISO, and internal procedures.
• Review and interpret data to identify trends, deviations, and quality issues.
• Prepare lab reports, certificates of analysis, and technical documentation.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and support root cause analysis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment through calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, technical, and customer service teams to resolve quality concerns.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Quality Assurance

Data Interpretation

FTIR

Laboratory Testing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

FTIR Instrument

Particle Size Analyzer

Pour Point Tester

Flash Point Tester

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading global organization to hire a Chemist for a temporary role in Houston. You will perform routine and non-routine lab testing to ensure product quality and compliance, using FTIR and other analytical techniques.

You will review data, prepare certificates of analysis, and support investigations into OOS results. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in QA/analytical chemistry, strong data interpretation skills, and hands-on lab equipment experience.