Quality Control Chemist

WaveCrest Staffing Group; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wavecrest Staffing Group is seeking a Quality Control Chemist I in Athens, GA, for recent science graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on analytical testing experience in pharmaceutical quality control.

Enjoy a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule, with pay ranging from $50k to $65k depending on experience. The role involves working with wet chemistry, UV-Vis, FTIR, chromatography, and routine lab duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in chemistry or related field.
• 1–6 years of relevant laboratory experience; academic lab experience acceptable.
• Foundational knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques (titrations, dilutions, pH testing, solution prep).
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation such as UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, or GC.
• Ability to follow detailed testing instructions and accurately record results.

Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming materials, production samples, and finished products using established laboratory testing methods.
• Conduct routine chemical analyses, including titrations, wet chemistry testing, and instrumental testing.
• Assist with analytical equipment such as UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, and GC instruments as assigned.
• Prepare laboratory samples, chemical solutions, reference standards, and testing materials.
• Maintain detailed, accurate laboratory records and report results according to procedures.
• Assist with routine equipment checks, calibrations, and maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline

Tools

UV-Vis

FTIR

HPLC

GC

Job description

At this time, Wavecrest cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent science graduates or early-career laboratory professionals looking to gain hands-on analytical testing experience, develop their technical skills, and build a career in pharmaceutical quality control.

Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule, and the opportunity to work with analytical techniques such as wet chemistry, UV-Vis, FTIR, and chromatography.

Pay: $50k-$65k (depending on years' experience)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, first shift. Start time is 8am or 8:30am

Type of Job: Direct Hire

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Quality Control Chemist I Daily Tasks: What you will do:

• Analyze incoming materials, production samples, and finished products using established laboratory testing methods.
• Conduct routine chemical analyses, including titrations, wet chemistry testing, and instrumental testing.
• Assist with analytical equipment such as UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, and GC instruments as assigned.
• Prepare laboratory samples, chemical solutions, reference standards, and testing materials.
• Maintain detailed, accurate laboratory records and report results according to established procedures.
• Assist with routine laboratory equipment checks, calibrations, and maintenance.

Quality Control Chemist I Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline required.
• 1–6 years of relevant laboratory experience; academic laboratory experience is acceptable.
• Foundational knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, including titrations, dilutions, pH testing, and solution preparation.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation such as UV-Vis, FTIR, HPLC, or GC.
• Ability to follow detailed testing instructions and accurately record laboratory findings.