Product Chemistry Laboratory Associate

About the Role

Join a GLP-regulated analytical laboratory supporting testing for active ingredients and formulated crop protection products. This role is ideal for candidates with an associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field who are detail-oriented, committed to data integrity, and eager to grow in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing and studies in compliance with GLP regulations, SOPs, and study protocols.
• Generate, review, and interpret analytical data while ensuring quality and integrity.
• Support method and instrumentation troubleshooting to meet study objectives.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and work areas to support daily operations.
• Collaborate with laboratory teams and subject matter experts to execute studies and communicate results.
• Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.

Training & Support

This position offers structured on-the-job training with support from experienced scientists and subject matter experts. You’ll build confidence through hands-on lab work, feedback, and collaboration in a team-focused environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (advanced degrees may be overqualified for this scope).
• Experience in an analytical laboratory environment preferred; recent graduates with relevant academic lab experience are encouraged to apply (HPLC, GC, IR, Karl Fisher titrations, etc).
• Strong commitment to data integrity, quality, and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing project needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams.
• Strong commitment to EHS requirements.

Skills

• Proficiency in GLP-regulated analytical testing and SOP adherence.
• Experience generating, reviewing, and interpreting analytical data.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting analytical methods and instrumentation.
• Strong laboratory housekeeping and instrumentation maintenance habits.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented, customer-focused environment.

What Makes Someone Successful

The most successful candidates are dependable, adaptable, and proactive about maintaining high standards for data quality and lab safety. A positive attitude, strong communication, and pride in organized, audit-ready workspaces will set you apart in this role.

Pay

$22–23/hr (comparable to current contractors; current range is $21–25/hr).

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; 40 hours/week with optional overtime as needed. Contract: 1-year assignment, with possible extension or conversion.

Benefits

• Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, and a legal plan.
• Access to a retirement savings plan.
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
• Transit spending account.
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.