About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Chemical Manufacturing.

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

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Associate Chemist role supports analytical, environmental and physical testing of raw materials and compounded products. You will perform routine experiments, collect and analyze data, help formulate new products and provide technical support across teams under the direction of senior technical staff.

• Maintain and operate analytical and physical test equipment (examples below)
• Execute routine and structured test procedures, record results and issue reports with minimal supervision
• Support product development and formulation activities
• Take requests from supervisors and internal/external customers and determine appropriate test plans
• Monitor instrument performance, perform basic troubleshooting and manage supply inventories
• Develop and validate test methods and prepare product submissions
• Review raw material and sample identification monthly; may handle hazardous waste per protocol

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Typical Equipment & Testing

• FTIR
• Dual plate rheometer
• DSC, DMA, TGA
• Titrations (Karl Fischer, Epoxy, NCO, Amine)
• Brookfield viscosity measurements
• Particle size analysis
• Corrosion chambers and long-term weathering
• Physical testing (tensile, impact, vibration)

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field required

• 1+ years of relevant chemistry or laboratory experience (entry-level applicants with internship/academic lab experience encouraged)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to follow safety procedures in manufacturing/lab environments

• Demonstrated ability to learn instrumentation and training skills

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Work Environment

Work requires exposure to manufacturing operations (moving equipment, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc.). Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Compensation (estimated)

• Estimated annual pay: $50,350 per year (source estimate)

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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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