Assistant Chemist I — Growth, Training & Benefits

Abbott; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

On-site training & development

Free education benefit

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, MI, is seeking an Assistant Chemist I to perform raw ingredient, in-process, and finished product testing following quality procedures. You will uphold GMP/GxP standards, run analytical tests, and maintain training records while coordinating with chemists and operators to ensure timely, compliant results.

This role emphasizes good manufacturing and laboratory practices, safety, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with lab studies.
• 1–2 years college lab studies and 1 year math plus 2 years lab experience OR 4 years manufacturing experience.
• Science-related Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree satisfies requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the quality system.
• Perform analytical testing on raw ingredients, in-process and finished product.
• Obtain and test environmental samples per Lab Methods Manual.
• Maintain training documents and drive training.
• Identify and solve minor testing problems with supervision.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Science related Bachelor’s Degree

Science related Associate’s Degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Abbott Nutrition in Sturgis, MI, is seeking an Assistant Chemist I to perform raw ingredient, in-process, and finished product testing following quality procedures. You will uphold GMP/GxP standards, run analytical tests, and maintain training records while coordinating with chemists and operators to ensure timely, compliant results.

This role emphasizes good manufacturing and laboratory practices, safety, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing schedule.