Analytical Chemist

Shift: Day Shift from 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM (or) 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Pay Range: $20 to $24 per hour

Tek Wissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

• Perform fit-for-purpose testing in support of manufacturing, including in-line and finished product release testing using various analytical techniques.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis and operate analytical instrumentation.
• Document and report analytical testing data in LIMS and laboratory notebooks following good documentation practices.
• Support out-of-specification investigations, continuous improvement activities, and laboratory operations.

• Perform fit-for-purpose testing following operating procedures in support of manufacturing, including in-line and finished product release testing using various analytical techniques.
• Prepare standards and samples for analysis and run instrumentation with minimum supervision, as needed.
• Document and report analytical testing data in the LIMS Database and laboratory notebooks following good documentation practices.
• Assist in out-of-specification investigations by performing relevant testing and documenting appropriately.
• Identify and support continuous improvement activities.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to identify cost savings to the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 4 years of industry experience, preferably in the chemistry or bio/pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry and basic analytical instruments.
• Hands-on proficiency with UV-VIS, IR, HPLC, GC, GC-MS, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with analytical test methods including ACS, USP/NF, EP/BP, JP, and FCC.
• Familiarity with reviewing laboratory notebooks and understanding testing performed using various analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation.
• Strong documentation, computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving abilities using Lean methods.

Tek Wissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.