Production Chemist – Join a Global Leader in Life Sciences

Manpower, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is hiring a Production Chemist in Portland, ME, to join a global life sciences leader. The role offers a temporary, 6–8 month assignment with a pay rate of 23.94–32.88 USD per hour.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, with standard daytime hours, and responsibilities include GMP/GLP-compliant formulation and batch documentation. Ideal candidates hold a Life Sciences degree and up to 3 years in manufacturing, lab work, or formulation, with strong documentation skills and adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing, laboratory, or product formulation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP practices; strong documentation and ability to follow detailed procedures.

Responsibilities

• Formulate bulk products following approved procedures and specifications.
• Prepare custom recipes and production batches while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Follow GMP, GLP, and safety standards when working with chemicals and biological materials.

Skills

GMP/GLP knowledge

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Production Chemist – Join a Global Leader in Life Sciences

• Reference Number: 5907115
• Published Date: 10/24/2026
• Job Type: Temporary
• Hours: Full Time

Production Chemist – Join a Global Leader in Life Sciences

Pay Rate: $23.94-$32.88/hr, based on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Assignment Length: Temporary, 6-8 Months Are you looking to build your career in the life sciences industry? Our client, a globally recognized leader in scientific innovation, is hiring a

Production Chemist – Join a Global Leader in Life Sciences

Pay Rate: $23.94-$32.88/hr, based on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:0 AM-4:30 PM
Assignment Length: Temporary, 6-8 Months Are you looking to build your career in the life sciences industry? Our client, a globally recognized leader in scientific innovation, is hiring aProduction Chemist for an opening in Portland, ME. This opportunity offers $23.94-$32.88/hr based on experienceand is a 6-8 month temporary assignment with valuable hands-on experience in a professional manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain experience working on a small, collaborative team producing products for a world-class life sciences organization. You'll work with complex formulations, laboratory processes, and GMP manufacturing standards while developing specialized industry experience.

Typical daily duties:

• Formulate bulk products of medium to high complexity following approved procedures and specifications
• Prepare custom recipes and production batches while maintaining accurate documentation
• Follow GMP, GLP, and safety standards when working with chemicals and biological materials

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• 0-3 years of manufacturing, laboratory, or product formulation experience preferred
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP practices, strong documentation skills, and ability to follow detailed procedures

Job ID: 5907115