Quality Control Chemist 2

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

EMD Electronics in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Chemist to join our Quality Control team. In this role, safety and quality are top priorities, followed closely by the consistent and accurate turnaround of analytical testing. You will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations and special projects through high-quality analytical data.

• Perform complex routine and non-routine analyses of chemical samples to detect ultra-trace impurities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure on-time, complete delivery of results that support customer commitments
• Operate and maintain advanced analytical instrumentation, including GC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, and NMR
• Troubleshoot analytical, instrument, and quality-related issues with a hands-on, problem-solving approach
• Review, revise, and maintain work instructions and technical documentation
• Ensure strict compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and preventive maintenance coordination

Physical Requirements:

• Work safely with hazardous materials while wearing appropriate PPE (e.g., safety glasses, goggles, chemical-resistant suits, gloves, safety shoes, respirator)
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other life sciences discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and measurement techniques
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong commitment to safety and quality practices
• High attention to detail and data integrity
• Proven troubleshooting ability with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a team environment

Pay Range for this position: $31-$48 per hour.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here .

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