Chemist I

Experis (Austria); Scarborough (ME); On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup’s client seeks a Chemist I to join their life sciences/manufacturing team in Scarborough, ME. You will support production scheduling, perform in-process QC testing, and help drive protocol-driven improvements ensuring safety and quality standards.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field and hands-on lab experience with micropipetting, aseptic technique, laminar flow hoods, and tools like pH meters, HPLC, ELISA, and SDS-PAGE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field (or equivalent).
• Experience with micropipetting, aseptic technique, and laminar flow hoods.
• Ability to use measurement tools including pH meters, balances, serological pipettes, and graduated cylinders.
• Experience with spectrophotometry and at least one of: HPLC, gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, ELISA.
• Experience making bioreagents per SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the production schedule.
• Investigate problem areas and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Undertake new procedures with proper safety precautions.
• Perform in-process QC testing of manufacturing material and titration.
• Maintain GMP/GLP and follow protocols for product improvement.

Skills

Micropipetting

Aseptic technique

Laminar flow hoods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Life Sciences

Tools

pH meters

Balances

Serological pipettes

Graduated cylinders

HPLC

Gel electrophoresis

SDS-PAGE

ELISA

Job description

Our client, a life sciences and manufacturing organization, is seeking a Chemist I to join their team. As a Chemist I, you will be part of the manufacturing and quality support function, helping ensure products are produced with consistency, safety, and strong quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring a hands‑on mindset, a commitment to following procedures and safety precautions, and the drive to continuously improve processes.

Job Title:

Chemist I

Location:

Scarborough, ME

Pay Range

What's the Job?

• Maintain and support the production schedule.
• Investigate problem areas and identify opportunities for desirable improvement.
• Undertake new procedures while observing proper safety precautions.
• Perform in-process QC testing of manufacturing material related to qualifications, quality inspections, and titration.
• Maintain quality systems and proper GMP/GLP, including creating and following protocols designed around product improvement.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with micropipetting, aseptic technique, and working in laminar flow hoods.
• Ability to use measurement tools including pH meters, balances, serological pipettes, and graduated cylinders.
• Experience with spectrophotometry and at least one or more of the following: HPLC, gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, and ELISA assays.
• Experience making critical and non‑critical bioreagents for use in product and manufacturing processes using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to manufacturing quality through in-process QC testing and protocol-driven improvement.
• Hands‑on work supporting bioreagent preparation and maintaining raw bioreagent supply to match the production schedule.
• Team‑based environment coordinating manufacturing efforts based on an established production plan.
• Structured quality systems exposure with GMP/GLP expectations and documented protocols.
• Clear focus on safety, procedure adherence, and continuous improvement.

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.