Quality Control Chemist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Alabama; On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-Leading Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account

Comprehensive Life and Disability Insurance

Generous Paid Holidays and Vacation time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in Alabama is seeking a QC Chemist to ensure the integrity of raw materials and products. This role involves analytical testing and collaboration with production teams.

Key responsibilities include using advanced instrumentation like GC and HPLC, maintaining data integrity, and adhering to safety protocols. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field is required.

The position offers a competitive salary of $25 per hour and an industry-leading benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and semi-complex analytical testing using GC, HPLC, and other methods.
• Record analytical results accurately in lab notebooks and electronic systems.
• Maintain a pristine, organized laboratory environment, adhering to safety procedures.

Skills

Hands-on Experience with GC and HPLC

Understanding of analytical chemistry techniques

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related

Tools

GC

HPLC

Job description

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Industry-Leading Benefits Package

Target Pay: $25 per hour

As a QC Chemist, you won’t just be staring at a computer screen, you will be the backbone of our manufacturing quality, directly ensuring the integrity of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products on a global scale.

The Perks & Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team. Our robust benefits package includes:

• Industry-Leading Medical (PPO), Dental, & Vision with exceptionally low out-of-pocket costs.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESP P) own a piece of the growth!
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Comprehensive Life and Disability Insurance.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Vacation time.

Key Responsibilities

As a vital member of our Quality team, you will split your expertise between high-tech instrumentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Analytical Testing & Instrumentation

• Perform routine and semi-complex analytical testing using GC, HPLC, GCMS, pH, density, titration, and other state-of-the-art methods.
• Prepare samples and reagents according to established laboratory procedures and sampling plans.
• Operate, maintain, and perform routine calibrations on laboratory instrumentation to ensure peak performance.

Data Integrity & Quality Compliance

• Record analytical results accurately in lab notebooks/electronic systems, ensuring impeccable data integrity and reviewing results for completeness.
• Proactively notify supervisory or quality personnel of out-of-specification (OOS) results, unexpected outcomes, or method deviations.
• Support quality investigations by providing crucial analytical data and documentation.

Safety & Collaboration

• Maintain a pristine, organized laboratory environment, strictly adhering to safety procedures and proper PPE usage.
• Partner closely with production and manufacturing personnel to ensure sampling plans and testing requirements are met seamlessly.
• Assist with training technicians or onboarding new laboratory staff when required.

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on Experience: Proven experience operating and troubleshooting analytical instruments like GC or HPLC.
• Lab Savvy: Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques, laboratory documentation practices, and quality systems.
• Tech Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both lab and production teams.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or quality control laboratory environment is highly preferred!

Apply today to kickstart your journey with an industry leader!