Job Description
Pay Rate Low: 24 | Pay Rate High: 25
Chemist I Location: Cincinnati, OH
Schedule: 3rd Shift | Sunday-Thursday | 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Pay: $25.00/hour
Position Type: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire
Position Overview Our client, a global leader in the consumer products industry, is seeking a
Chemist I to join their
Finished Product Quality Services Laboratory in Cincinnati, OH. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career scientists to gain hands-on experience with a world-class organization supporting products in the personal care, health & beauty, hygiene, cosmetics, and life care industries.
The Chemist I will perform laboratory testing on bulk and finished products while ensuring compliance with GMP standards and supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities - Perform testing of bulk products, finished products, and packaging materials following GMP requirements.
- Conduct analytical testing including pH, viscosity, gas chromatography (GC), and basic wet chemistry .
- Document laboratory results accurately within SAP .
- Identify and communicate out-of-specification (OOS) results to Quality leadership and Production.
- Release finished and bulk products in SAP in a timely manner.
- Review batch and production documentation for accuracy and GMP compliance.
- Support manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives through laboratory testing.
- Maintain laboratory instrumentation through routine calibration, verification, and housekeeping activities.
- Assist with raw material sampling using aseptic techniques as needed.
- Support microbial testing preparations when required.
- Participate in writing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and technical documentation.
- Assist with training laboratory personnel on testing procedures as needed.
- Follow all GMP, safety, and quality procedures.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology , or another related scientific discipline.
- 0-2 years of laboratory experience (internships and undergraduate laboratory experience are welcomed).
- Basic understanding of:
- pH analysis
- Viscosity testing
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Wet chemistry techniques
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office required.
- SAP experience is a plus but not required.
- Experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.
Interview Process - Virtual interview with the hiring manager
- Onsite interview
- Sensory panel (odor/smell assessment)
Why Apply? - Opportunity with a globally recognized consumer products manufacturer.
- Excellent entry point for recent science graduates.
- Gain experience in a GMP-regulated quality laboratory.
- Hands-on exposure to analytical instrumentation and manufacturing quality systems.
- Potential for permanent hire following the initial 3-month contract.
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Permanent employment, Contract work, Internship, Work at office, Night shift