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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Role Overview

This entry-level Chemist I role is an on-site, full-time position in Royston, GA supporting a confidential client that operates in FDA-regulated manufacturing. You will perform routine analytical testing and wet-chemistry work in a cGMP laboratory, learn industry-standard instrumentation, and contribute to product quality and compliance.

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What You’ll Do

• Test raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples
• Prepare reagents, standards, calibration solutions, and test samples
• Perform wet chemistry, titrations, UV-Vis, FTIR, and chromatography (HPLC/GC) analyses
• Record and document lab activities following cGMP, GDP, and ALCOA+ principles
• Follow SOPs and assist with OOS/OOT investigations, equipment calibration, audits, and inspections
• Support the lab team with routine maintenance and QC sampling as directed

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
• Basic knowledge of analytical and chemical techniques
• Familiarity with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and analytical balances is preferred
• Ability to follow SOPs, recognize abnormal results, and escalate issues appropriately
• Strong communication, organizational skills, good judgment, and attention to detail
• Demonstrates a safety-first mindset and ability to work in a regulated (cGMP) environment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $50,000 per year (as stated by the client)
• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, retirement options — details provided by the client)
• Excellent entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on pharmaceutical quality testing experience and grow technical skills

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Royston, GA (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This role requires presence in the client’s laboratory facility in Royston and adherence to site safety and compliance procedures.

The hiring process will comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify the recruiter if you require assistance 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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