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, Scientific & QA.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks an Entry Level Analytical Chemist to support regulated laboratory testing for pharmaceutical and biotech products. This is an early-career laboratory role with hands-on training and opportunities to grow technical skills.

• Perform routine analytical testing using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis and other spectroscopic methods, and wet chemistry techniques under supervision.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and standards following SOPs and good laboratory practices.
• Document experimental work accurately in lab notebooks and electronic systems to meet GLP/GMP requirements.
• Assist with method development, validation activities, and troubleshooting analytical procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting and calibration on analytical instruments.
• Analyze and interpret data, generate reports, and communicate results to senior scientists and cross-functional teams.
• Support stability studies, raw material testing, and in-process control analyses.
• Follow safety, quality, and compliance procedures; participate in continuous improvement and training activities.

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Required & Preferred Skills

• HPLC operation and basic troubleshooting
• Gas chromatography (GC) techniques
• UV-Vis and other spectroscopic methods
• Wet chemistry (titrations, pH, standard assays) and sample/reagent preparation
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP documentation and regulated-lab recordkeeping
• Basic instrument maintenance and calibration
• Data analysis and reporting using scientific software (e.g., Chromeleon, Empower, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation in regulated environments

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
• Training in laboratory safety and chemical hygiene.
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP or ISO laboratory quality standards preferred.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, or LC-MS instrumentation preferred but not required for entry-level candidates.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range (as listed): $70,000 - $90,000 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) plan
• Training, development, and career growth opportunities

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Casa Grande, AZ (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Additional Information

This posting is being managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Scientific & QA industry. All applicants will be evaluated in accordance with applicable US hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application or interview process; please contact Careertakes if you need assistance.

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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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