Swing-Shift Analytical Chemist - HPLC & QC Lab

Laurelcrest Labs LLC; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Professional development support

Job summary

Laurelcrest Labs LLC in McMinnville, OR is seeking an Analytical Chemist for swing shift to support manufacturing and quality operations through analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

You will maintain records, calibrate instruments, and collaborate with Quality, Production, R&D, and Operations to provide analytical data for manufacturing decisions. This role emphasizes data integrity and lab safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent lab experience considered.
• Hands-on HPLC experience strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing per established methods, including operation of HPLC and other instrumentation.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, solvents, and calibration solutions for analyses.
• Conduct instrument calibration, system suitability checks, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Review results for accuracy and compliance with specifications; support investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain complete, traceable laboratory records and documentation.
• Ensure proper sample handling, labeling, custody, storage, and safety procedures.
• Support correlation testing with third-party laboratories and cross-team communication.
• Maintain organized lab, labeled materials, and proper inventory of standards and consumables.
• Assist with SOPs, work instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HPLC

Analytical chemistry

Data integrity

Laboratory instrumentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

LIMS

Job description

Laurelcrest Labs LLC in McMinnville, OR is seeking an Analytical Chemist for swing shift to support manufacturing and quality operations through analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

You will maintain records, calibrate instruments, and collaborate with Quality, Production, R&D, and Operations to provide analytical data for manufacturing decisions. This role emphasizes data integrity and lab safety.