R&D Scientist I — Wet Chemistry (1st Shift)

Randstad USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Randstad USA in Cincinnati, OH seeks an entry-level R&D Scientist I to support analytical development, testing, and documentation within an expanding lab environment. The role emphasizes bench-scale wet chemistry, reagent prep, GDP, and adherence to safety standards.

The position is temporary-to-hire, offers hourly pay of $18–$25, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related science. Training and growth opportunities are provided in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline; OR High School Diploma with several years of hands-on laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Analytical & Developmental Testing: Execute routine analytical testing and support developmental testing workflows following established protocols, SOPs.
• Wet Chemistry & Bench Operations: Conduct benchtop testing using standard lab tools.
• Solution & Reagent Prep: Formulate and prepare standard reagents and test solutions.
• GDP: Record, verify, and maintain real-time observations and calculations per GDP.
• Routine Calibration & Maintenance: Calibrate and perform basic maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow chemical safety standards, PPE guidelines, and waste-handling protocols.
• Technical Communication: Report unexpected results or malfunctions to senior staff.

Skills

Analytical testing

GDP documentation

Wet chemistry

Bench operations

Reagent prep

Safety compliance

Equipment calibration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry/Microbiology

High School Diploma with lab experience

Tools

pH meters

Analytical balances

Pipettes

Glassware

HPLC (bonus)

Job description

Randstad USA in Cincinnati, OH seeks an entry-level R&D Scientist I to support analytical development, testing, and documentation within an expanding lab environment. The role emphasizes bench-scale wet chemistry, reagent prep, GDP, and adherence to safety standards.

The position is temporary-to-hire, offers hourly pay of $18–$25, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related science. Training and growth opportunities are provided in a collaborative setting.