Chemist I

Chemist I

Quality Control

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

• Added - 27/08/2026

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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