Chemist Associate

Associate Chemist

Work Location: Fremont, MI

Work Schedule: Alternative 12-hour schedule 6 PM - 6 AM

POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Chemist supports the Fremont factory's commitment to manufacturing safe, high-quality products. This entry-level role is responsible for performing analytical testing, supporting laboratory compliance systems, and ensuring all analyses meet client standards and regulatory expectations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laboratory and Analytical Methods: Collect samples from production areas according to established schedules and procedures. Perform routine laboratory analyses on incoming goods, in-process samples, allergens, and finished products. Proficient in carrying out the required analyses according to standard procedures and work instructions following client approved methods. Support the integration of new analytical methods, instruments, and technologies. Manage chemical inventory, preparation of reagents and standards, and proper disposal. Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment. Prepare and manage samples for external analysis. Contribute flexible support to all laboratory areas during peak workload or staffing gaps.
• Data and Documentation: Perform peer review of laboratory data. Enter results into digital systems and complete all documentation with precision. Investigate out-of-spec results and promptly report to Quality Leadership. Troubleshoot testing issues, sampling inconsistencies, and instrument abnormalities to ensure proper data reporting. Review and manage reports from external laboratory testing.
• Factory Support: Collaborate closely with Production, Sanitation, Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver requested laboratory support and outputs. Assist the operations team by providing training and troubleshooting support for analytical testing performed on the production floor.
• Compliance Systems: Adhere to all Client, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory, and Occupational Health & Environmental policies and procedures governing laboratory and operational work. Create and revise work instructions. Execute and monitor conformance to laboratory quality monitoring schemes and internal control plans. Participate in internal audits, proficiency testing programs, and method verifications/validations as needed. Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Management Team.

Notes: Worker shall follow Fremont Factory safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report unsafe conditions immediately, report incidents immediately or by the end of the shift, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.