Chemist I

Location: Cincinnati, OH | 3rd Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM | Pay: $25.00/hour | Position Type: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

Our client, a global leader in the consumer products industry, is seeking a Chemist I to join their Finished Product Quality Services Laboratory in Cincinnati, OH. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career scientists to gain hands-on experience with a world-class organization supporting products in the personal care, health & beauty, hygiene, cosmetics, and life care industries. The Chemist I will perform laboratory testing on bulk and finished products while ensuring compliance with GMP standards and supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of bulk products, finished products, and packaging materials following GMP requirements.
• Conduct analytical testing including pH, viscosity, gas chromatography (GC), and basic wet chemistry.
• Document laboratory results accurately within SAP.
• Identify and communicate out-of-specification (OOS) results to Quality leadership and Production.
• Release finished and bulk products in SAP in a timely manner.
• Review batch and production documentation for accuracy and GMP compliance.
• Support manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives through laboratory testing.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation through routine calibration, verification, and housekeeping activities.
• Assist with raw material sampling using aseptic techniques as needed.
• Support microbial testing preparations when required.
• Participate in writing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and technical documentation.
• Assist with training laboratory personnel on testing procedures as needed.
• Follow all GMP, safety, and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or another related scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience (internships and undergraduate laboratory experience are welcomed).
• Basic understanding of:
  • pH analysis
  • Viscosity testing
  • Gas Chromatography (GC)
  • Wet chemistry techniques
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office required.
• SAP experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.

Interview Process

• Virtual interview with the hiring manager
• Onsite interview
• Sensory panel (odor/smell assessment)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity with a globally recognized consumer products manufacturer.
• Excellent entry point for recent science graduates.
• Gain experience in a GMP-regulated quality laboratory.
• Hands-on exposure to analytical instrumentation and manufacturing quality systems.
• Potential for permanent hire following the initial 3-month contract.