Chemist Lab Technician

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-term disability

Life insurance

6 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Chemist Lab Technician for a company based in Clearwater, FL. This role advances your career as part of a dynamic team in a fast-growing aerospace coating and metal finishing manufacturer.

The position offers hourly pay of $20.00 – $23.00, and a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekend availability as needed. Applicants should be comfortable handling chemicals and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Experience titrating solutions is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of chemistry principles.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals while following established safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze processing solutions following established written procedures.
• Document laboratory analysis results using company software.
• Make chemical additions based on analysis findings.
• Assist with processing solution disposal and preparation of new solutions.
• Calibrate laboratory instrumentation according to written procedures.
• Conduct periodic quality control testing as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written procedures

Independent worker

Chemistry fundamentals

Titration experience

Safety handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chemist/ Lab Technician

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Chemist Lab Technician for a company based in Clearwater, FL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while being a key part of a dynamic team in a fast-growing aerospace coating and metal finishing manufacturer.

Pay Rate

$20.00 – $23.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday- Friday 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Candidates must be flexible and available to work weekends

Chemist Lab Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze processing solutions following established written procedures.
• Document laboratory analysis results using company software.
• Make chemical additions based on analysis findings.
• Assist with processing solution disposal and preparation of new solutions.
• Calibrate laboratory instrumentation according to written procedures.
• Conduct periodic quality control testing as needed.

Chemist Lab Technician Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Experience titrating solutions is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of chemistry principles.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals while following established safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work independently.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 1 1-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer APS Tampa