Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Quality Control Chemist
Job Description
The Quality Control Chemist will support method development for GC, HPLC, and UPLC and engage in analytical chemistry work. The role involves identifying and performing proper characterization methods and writing, preparing, and presenting technical data, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for internal use.
Responsibilities
- Support method development for GC, HPLC, and UPLC.
- Perform analytical chemistry work.
- Identify and implement appropriate characterization methods.
- Write, prepare, and present technical data, technical reports, and SOPs for internal use.
- Execute and oversee chemistry methods to support the chemistry team.
- Drive research and development within the department.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in Chemistry, HPLC, UPLC, and method development.
- Experience with analytical chemistry, gas chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, conductivity, FTIR, GCMS, UVVIS, and wet chemistry.
- Quality control expertise.
- Hands-on experience with empower systems.
- Experience with CE methods, such as CE-SDS and cIEF, for analyzing biological materials.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in method development with various chemistry instrumentation.
- Detail-oriented, collaborative, and hardworking.
Work Environment
The position requires 100% onsite work in the Quality Control chemistry group. The work environment is business casual, with a first shift schedule from Monday to Friday. The team values individuals who are detail-oriented, collaborative, and dedicated to their work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bedford, Massachusetts.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bedford,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
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