About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

This role supports a collaborative chemical laboratory team performing analytical testing, wet chemistry, and technical service work for surface finishing and metal coatings. The position is contract-to-hire and fully onsite in Livonia, MI. The laboratory focuses on routine testing for Tier 1/OEM customers, method development, and customer-focused technical projects.

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Responsibilities

• Perform daily analytical testing per customer requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Apply wet chemistry techniques: pH measurements, viscosity testing, titrations, and related analyses.
• Operate and support instrumentation including HPLC, IC, UV-VIS, ICP, AA, XRF, microscopy (Leica 3D), environmental salt chambers, and corrosion chambers.
• Record and maintain test data accurately in Excel and cloud-based lab systems.
• Provide technical support to sales and technical service teams for customer projects and internal tasks.
• Set up customer testing procedures and ensure documentation and analysis methods are followed.
• Develop, validate, and improve test methods for raw materials and finished products (titrations, HPLC, IC, etc.).
• Investigate and implement new tests, methods, and instrumentation to expand lab capabilities.
• Support preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for laboratory equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and industry standards for handling and disposing of chemicals and test samples.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory and pilot line.
• Collaborate with lab team members and complete additional technical tasks as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry considered as a secondary option).
• 0–2 years laboratory experience, including hands-on wet chemistry (academic lab work, internships, or industry).
• Comfortable and proficient with wet and analytical chemistry techniques (pH, viscosity, titrations).
• Strong math skills and attention to accurate documentation of test results.
• Prior experience working in a chemistry or wet chemistry laboratory environment.

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Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience operating HPLC, IC, UV-VIS, ICP, AA, XRF, torque testing equipment, corrosion/salt chambers, or microscopy tools.
• Prior metal finishing / electroplating or surface coatings experience.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, fully onsite in a chemical laboratory focused on surface finishing and metal coatings.
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Work involves hands-on wet chemistry and use of advanced analytical instruments in a safety-conscious environment.
• The culture emphasizes technical growth, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — Onsite
• Location: Livonia, MI (Confidential Client)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $22.00 – $23.00 per hour. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance; dependent coverage options
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off (PTO, vacation, sick leave) — eligibility may depend on classification and tenure

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Additional Information

• This posting is for a Confidential Client operating in the surface finishing and metal coatings industry (chemical manufacturing).
• Candidates will be expected to follow lab safety protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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