Assistant Chemist I: Launch Your Lab Career in Quality

abbott; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day 1

401(k) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Sturgis, MI is seeking an Assistant Chemist I to test raw ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products according to quality procedures. You will help ensure specifications are met, maintain GMP practices, and work with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing timelines.

The role emphasizes timely feedback, adherence to safety guidelines, and collaboration with chemists and operators.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience and math skills are required.
• Solid understanding of quality testing procedures and GMP practices.
• Ability to follow quality procedures and maintain lab documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on raw ingredients, in-process and finished products, and plant utilities.
• Test environmental samples for specification compliance as outlined in Lab Methods Manual.
• Maintain training documents and drive training within the team.
• Identify and troubleshoot minor testing problems and report out-of-spec conditions.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Mathematics proficiency

Quality testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Science-related Associate's Degree

Science-related Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Abbott in Sturgis, MI is seeking an Assistant Chemist I to test raw ingredients, in-process materials, and finished products according to quality procedures. You will help ensure specifications are met, maintain GMP practices, and work with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing timelines.

The role emphasizes timely feedback, adherence to safety guidelines, and collaboration with chemists and operators.