Chemist I

Scientific Search; Royston (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking an entry-level Chemist I in Royston, GA to perform analytical testing in a cGMP manufacturing environment. You will work hands-on with HPLC, GC, UV‑Vis, FTIR, and wet chemistry techniques to support product quality and patient safety.

The role offers a $50,000 salary and excellent benefits, with responsibilities including testing materials, preparing reagents, and documenting activities per ALCOA+ standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of basic analytical techniques and familiarity with HPLC, GC, UV‑Vis, FTIR, and analytical balances.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accuracy under cGMP conditions.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, and samples.
• Perform wet chemistry, titrations, UV‑Vis, FTIR, and additional chromatography testing.
• Document laboratory activities following cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ principles.
• Support OOS/OOT investigations, equipment calibration, audits, and inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Follow SOPs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Analytical balances

Job description

Location: Royston, GA

Launch your chemistry career where your work directly supports the quality and safety of FDA-regulated products. My client is seeking a hands‑on Chemist I to perform critical analytical testing in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Why You Should Apply

• Excellent entry‑level opportunity for a recent science graduate
• Gain hands‑on exposure to pharmaceutical quality testing
• Work with HPLC, GC, UV‑Vis, FTIR, and wet chemistry techniques
• Contribute directly to product quality, compliance, and patient safety
• $50,000 salary and excellent benefits

What You’ll Be Doing

• Test raw materials, in‑process samples, finished products, and stability samples
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, and samples
• Perform wet chemistry, titrations, UV‑Vis, FTIR, and additional chromatography testing
• Document laboratory activities following cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ principles
• Support OOS/OOT investigations, equipment calibration, audits, and inspections

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline
• Knowledge of basic analytical and chemical techniques
• Familiarity with HPLC, GC, UV‑Vis, FTIR, and analytical balances
• Ability to follow SOPs and recognize and elevate abnormal results
• Strong communication, organization, judgment, and attention to detail