Junior Chemist: Onsite Lab for Formulation Testing

KellyMitchell Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking an entry-level chemist to support laboratory testing and formulation development activities. This contract role is 100% onsite in Chesterfield, MO, with an 8:00 AM CST start and a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates have Bachelor’s level chemistry knowledge and 0+ years of lab experience, including viscosity and density testing, and a strong focus on safety and data documentation. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field and fundamental chemical principles.
• 0+ years of laboratory or chemistry experience.
• Hands-on lab experience with viscosity and density testing.
• Experience following safety procedures and documenting data and observations.
• Ability to operate laboratory-scale mixing and milling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical stability testing, including viscosity and density analysis.
• Operate laboratory-scale mixing, milling and other equipment.
• Support formulation development and laboratory testing activities.
• Accurately record experimental data, observations, and test results.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
• Analyze test results and identify issues or trends.
• Collaborate with team members while managing multiple priorities.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Laboratory experience

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Job description

KellyMitchell is seeking an entry-level chemist to support laboratory testing and formulation development activities. This contract role is 100% onsite in Chesterfield, MO, with an 8:00 AM CST start and a hands-on environment.

Ideal candidates have Bachelor’s level chemistry knowledge and 0+ years of lab experience, including viscosity and density testing, and a strong focus on safety and data documentation. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.