Raw Material Chemist, Analytical Lab (Cosmetics/Pharma)

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

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