Raw Material Chemist

Kelly Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Summit, NJ is seeking a Raw Material Analyst/Chemist to support laboratory testing and analytical activities for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career chemist to gain hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will perform raw material release testing, analyze laboratory results, prepare technical documentation, and support project teams with analytical data that impacts product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Approximately 0–3 years of relevant laboratory or analytical experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with analytical testing and instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately interpret analytical results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing technical reports and laboratory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material release testing and other analytical testing for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct instrumental and wet chemistry testing using analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Analyze and critically evaluate test results to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Utilize instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, FT-IR, and UV/VIS as applicable.
• Prepare detailed reports and summaries of analytical results for project leadership.
• Compile and organize centralized analytical data and reports.
• Support technical documentation and author analytical documentation as needed.
• Manage assigned laboratory workload to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Provide analytical support for activities impacting product specifications and change controls.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation in accordance with applicable procedures.

Skills

Analytical testing

Instrumental analysis

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

FT-IR

UV/VIS

Job description

Raw Material Analyst/Chemist

Location: Summit, NJ

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | First Shift | Core Business Hours

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Rate: Up to $26/hour

Job Type: Long term contract

Position Overview

A leading consumer health and beauty company is seeking a Raw Material Analyst/Chemist to support laboratory testing and analytical activities for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career chemist or chemical engineer to gain hands‑on experience in a regulated laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will perform raw material release testing, analyze laboratory results, prepare technical documentation, and support project teams with analytical data that impacts product specifications and change controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform raw material release testing and other analytical testing for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

• Conduct instrumental and wet chemistry testing using analytical laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

• Analyze and critically evaluate test results to ensure accurate and reliable data.

• Utilize instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, FT-IR, and UV/VIS as applicable.

• Prepare detailed reports and summaries of analytical results for project leadership.

• Compile and organize centralized analytical data and reports.

• Support technical documentation and author analytical documentation as needed.

• Manage assigned laboratory workload to meet project timelines and deliverables.

• Provide analytical support for activities impacting product specifications and change controls .

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation in accordance with applicable procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• Approximately 0–3 years of relevant laboratory or analytical experienceHands-on laboratory experience with analytical testing and instrumentation.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately interpret analytical results.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience preparing technical reports and laboratory documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chromatography , particularly HPLC, UPLC, or GC.

• Experience with wet chemistry techniques.

• Exposure to cosmetic, pharmaceutical, consumer health, or other regulated laboratory environments.

• Familiarity with raw material testing, product specifications, or change controls.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers an opportunity for an early-career scientist to gain valuable experience in analytical chemistry, raw material testing, chromatography, technical documentation, and regulated product development while working onsite with an established industry team.

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