Chemist-Expert

Location: Hazelwood

About Company
Honor Vet Technologies (SDVOSB) is a certified veteran owned staffing and workforce solutions company recognized for its industry certifications, commitment to quality talent acquisition, and excellence in delivering IT, healthcare, federal, state, and SLED (State, Local, and Education) staffing services, helping organizations build reliable, compliant, and high performing teams across mission critical sectors.

Chemist-Expert
Location:
Hazelwood MO 63042
Duration: 6+ months of contract with possibility of extension and FTE
Shift: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00

Job Description:
Lab Scientist – Analytical Chemistry, Technical Operations

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Lab Scientist to support analytical chemistry laboratory tests and facility activities. This onsite role is responsible for assisting with analytical testing, laboratory maintenance, equipment coordination, controlled documentation, and sample management while ensuring compliance with established quality standards and laboratory procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, experience with laboratory instrumentation, and a commitment to data integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Laboratory

• Operate and maintain analytical chemistry instrumentation, including HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectrometry, and Karl Fischer titration systems.
• Perform analytical testing activities, such as routine laboratory analyses, analytical method development and validation.
• Troubleshoot instrument and laboratory issues and coordinate maintenance activities as needed.

Documentation and Quality Systems

• Draft, review, revise, and maintain controlled documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analytical methods, forms, work instructions, and laboratory records.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately, legibly, and in compliance with applicable quality requirements.
• laboratory record retention, filing, storage, and archival activities.

Laboratory Operations

• Coordinate laboratory logistics and operational activities to support testing schedules and project timelines.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and promote a safe working environment.

Required Qualifications / Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3–5 years of laboratory, technical, or operations support experience in an analytical chemistry environment.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, LC-MS (preferred), GC, spectroscopy, and Karl Fischer titration systems.
• Experience performing analytical testing, method development, and validation activities.
• Strong understanding of laboratory documentation practices, controlled document management, SOP writing/revision, and laboratory record maintenance.
• Experience working in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated laboratory environment preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, chemical handling procedures, and safe operation of analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of data integrity principles, quality requirements, and compliance standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple laboratory activities while maintaining accuracy and documentation compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degrees in science.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience with LC-MS instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and data integrity principles.
• Experience authoring and maintaining laboratory SOPs and quality records.

Required Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to laboratory operations.
• Ability to consistently follow procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.

Working Conditions

• Primarily onsite laboratory-based position.
• Require handling of chemicals, laboratory reagents, and analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform routine laboratory tasks for extended periods.
• This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic analytical laboratory environment while supporting high-quality scientific operations, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.