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What You’ll Do

This confidential client is seeking a hands-on Chemist to perform gas analysis and quality control in a laboratory that supports medical and specialty gas products. This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite role based in Dickson, TN, following a rotating DuPont shift schedule.

• Perform analytical testing of gas samples for impurities using gas chromatography and spectroscopic techniques.
• Connect and disconnect gas cylinders to analytical systems within ventilated cabinets; set up, run, monitor and document analysis (cylinder hook-up/removal may take up to 30 minutes per sample).
• Operate and maintain GC/GCP-type gas chromatography systems using Galaxy/Compass GC control software.
• Use Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometers and CO analyzers to identify and quantify gas components and trace impurities.
• Enter, review, and maintain analytical results and records in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Perform routine calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of analytical instruments.
• Prepare and fill medical and specialty gas mixtures and pure gases using partial pressure and gravimetric techniques per established procedures.
• Test and certify incoming raw materials and process finished products for conformance to specifications; prepare certificates of analysis.
• Process cylinders for shipment (painting, labeling, valve prep) and follow safe handling and shipping practices.
• Maintain complete quality control documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Participate in required safety training and support a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering OR a minimum of 2 years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience in a chemistry or analytical laboratory with chemical handling.
• Ability to perform chromatography-based analyses and operate GC/GCP-type systems.
• Proficiency or demonstrated ability to learn Galaxy/Compass GC control software.
• Familiarity with FTIR spectroscopy and CO analyzers for gas analysis.
• Experience with, or ability to learn, LIMS for data management and documentation.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and GMP concepts.
• Ability to safely handle toxic and hazardous chemicals and follow PPE and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation practices.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays) per a published schedule.
• Physical capability to handle, move, and load gas cylinders safely.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience handling toxic chemicals and working in ventilated cabinet systems.
• Experience with gas chromatography control software and GC system troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of peak characteristics and chromatographic interpretation.
• Experience with partial pressure and gravimetric techniques for gas mixture preparation.
• Background as a laboratory technician, chemical engineer, or similar role.
• Entry-level graduates with relevant internship or academic chemical handling experience are encouraged to apply.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Fully onsite in a clean, organized chemistry laboratory dedicated to medical and specialty gas analysis.
• Regular use of advanced analytical equipment: GC/GCP systems, Galaxy/Compass software, FTIR spectrometers, CO analyzers, and LIMS.
• Routine handling of hazardous/toxic chemicals — strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE is required.
• DuPont rotating shift schedule providing 24/7 coverage; schedule published in advance and includes extended blocks of time off compared to a standard Monday–Friday week.
• The role supports professional growth with potential conversion to permanent employment based on performance.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — Fully onsite
• Location: Dickson, TN (Dickson County), United States

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $28.00 per hour (contract rate). Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for temporary employees may include: medical, dental & vision; 401(k) plan; life insurance (voluntary); short- and long-term disability; Health Savings Account (HSA); critical illness/accident/hospital coverage; transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; and PTO accrual (consultants may receive 40 hours PTO per six months of tenure). Benefits and eligibility are subject to change and plan terms.

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Notes on Hiring & Compliance

• This posting represents a recruitment effort by Careertakes on behalf of a confidential client. The confidential client is the hiring organization and final hiring decisions are made by them.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available. Please contact the hiring team (via the Careertakes platform) if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process.
• This role may involve the use of AI-assisted tools during screening; human review remains the basis for hiring decisions.

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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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