About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Chemist to support laboratory services in Groton, CT. This hands-on role provides analytical testing, lab operations support, and quality-assurance activities across environmental, materials, and industrial hygiene testing. The position works closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting.

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What You’ll Do

• Support laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Assist with SOP development, revisions, and document control
• Support internal and external audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
• Maintain laboratory records, calibration documentation, and QA tracking systems
• Coordinate sample receipt, tracking and reporting
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical issues (e.g., chromatography, spectrometry)
• Communicate equipment, inventory, and staffing needs with cross-functional teams
• Interface with internal customers to meet operational and technical requirements
• Adhere to safety, environmental and quality requirements

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Marine Science, or a related scientific degree
• 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prepare technical reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a laboratory quality assurance program
• Familiarity with chemical instrumentation and processes: acid digestions, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, GC‑MS, HPLC, ion chromatography, GC‑TCD
• Experience in shipyard or industrial testing environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of QA/QC documentation, EPA Methods, 40 CFR, ASTM, and military/federal specifications

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Skills & Tools

• Chemical instrumentation and analytical techniques (chromatography, spectrometry)
• QA/QC systems and document control
• Technical data review and interpretation
• Troubleshooting laboratory instruments and workflows
• Team collaboration in fast-paced environments
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Activities may include climbing, crawling, kneeling, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, and twisting
• Work environments may include exposure to acids/alkalis, dust, fumes, noise, hot/cold conditions, inside and outside settings

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Location & Employment Type

• Work location: Groton, CT (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Compensation

• Estimated annual pay as listed on the source posting: $80,930 (estimated). Exact compensation and benefits will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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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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