Quality Control Chemist

A Chemtek Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement program with company matching

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

A leading organic chemistry company in Boston is seeking an entry-level professional to document lab work, perform chemical analyses, and assist with various laboratory tasks. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and have familiarity with instrumentation such as HPLC and LC-MS. Competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous organic synthesis or analytical lab experience preferred.
• Familiarity with operation of relevant instrumentation.
• Ability to write correspondence, reports, and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Document work and maintain good laboratory records.
• Perform chemical analysis using standard techniques.
• Assist senior staff to control documents and records.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation with training.
• Assist senior staff with document control and records.

Skills

Detail oriented

Proactive attitude

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or adjacent field

Tools

HPLC

LC-MS

GC

GC-MS

NMR

Job description

Responsibilities

• Document work and maintain good laboratory records in notebooks and on controlled documentation (good documentation practices).
• Perform chemical analysis using standard techniques.
• Perform lab tasks such as product weighting, solution preparation, dispensing and related.
• Perform tasks on instrumentation such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS with training provided.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Assist senior staff to control documents and records following standard procedures.
• Various lab tasks required for day to day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (or Chemistry adjacent) or greater
• Previous organic synthesis or analytical lab and analytical method development experience preferred.
• Familiarity with operation of HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS etc.
• Basic analysis and assignment of HPLC, LC-MS, GC, GC-MS, NMR spectra.
• Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs.
• Detail oriented, organized and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to write correspondence, reports, and procedures.
• Proactive and open attitude to learn on the job.

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Bonuses and incentive compensation
• Benefits: 401(k) retirement program with company matching; paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid vacation, medical, vision, and dental insurance

About Us

A Chemtek Inc. (ACT) is an ISO 9001 certified organic chemistry company based in Woburn, Massachusetts. ACT specializes in providing organic reference materials and custom synthesis services for our customers in the fields of pharmaceutical research, food, environmental analysis and more. We have extensive experience in organic reference materials and have established long‑term collaborations with many top‑level research institutions, leading chemical and MS companies.

For additional information, please visit our website www.achemtek.com.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing

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