QC Chemist

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated QC Chemist to join our team. The role involves performing quality control analysis of products and raw materials, supporting special inter-department projects, and maintaining high standards of quality. This position offers the opportunity to work in a newly built, fast-paced laboratory environment, where you will gain extensive knowledge of testing and instrumentation. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI, fully onsite. The position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control analysis of products, raw materials, and special projects as needed.
• Analyze, approve or reject, and adjust products and raw materials based on corporate QC specifications.
• Reexamine retained product samples when defects are suspected.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to ensure quality standards.
• Operate everyday laboratory equipment and instruments, including performing titrations, viscosity, pH, ICP, AA, and HPLC.
• Work with Manufacturing and Purchasing to maintain high standards of quality for raw materials and their sources.
• Maintain and record test results, entering them into the computer system.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping and other assigned lab duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry; a degree in Biology may be considered for those interested in production chemistry work. Minimum of 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience, including titrations, pH testing, and viscosity measurements (experience can be from college). Basic computer skills, particularly in Word and Excel. Motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Experience with ICP, AA, IFTR, and HPLC (experience can be from school).

Skills

Titrations, viscosity, pH, ICP, AA, HPLC, laboratory housekeeping, data entry, collaboration with manufacturing and purchasing, operation of everyday lab equipment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm, with occasional overtime and potential Saturday shifts.