Associate Chemist

Are you ready to kickstart your career in science with a global leader in quality and safety? We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Chemist to join our manufacturing facility in Fremont, MI. In this entry-level role, you will be the frontline defender of product integrity, performing critical analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. Operating on a stable night-shift rotation, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, master advanced lab technologies, and ensure compliance with strict industry regulations. If you are looking for a hands-on laboratory role where your work directly impacts consumer safety and manufacturing excellence, we want to hear from you.

location: Fremont, Michigan
job type: Contract
salary: $22.00 - 24.50 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Laboratory & Analytical Methods

• Collect routine samples from production areas according to established schedules and procedures.
• Perform chemical and physical analyses on incoming ingredients, in-process materials, allergens, and finished products.
• Execute standard testing protocols accurately, ensuring compliance with established work instructions and approved methodologies.
• Support the integration of new analytical methods, instrumentation, and laboratory technologies.

Data, Documentation & Compliance

• Perform peer review of laboratory data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Input test results into digital systems (e.g., LIMS) with precision and high attention to detail.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results, identify root causes, and promptly escalate findings to Quality Leadership.
• Strictly adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory guidelines, and corporate safety policies.
• Participate in internal audits, proficiency testing programs, and method verification/validation studies.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations and contribute to drafting or revising laboratory work instructions.

Cross-Functional Factory Support

• Collaborate daily with Production, Sanitation, Engineering, and Quality assurance teams to deliver timely testing results.
• Provide training and troubleshooting support to factory operations personnel performing analytical testing on the production floor.
• Follow all facility safety and environmental objectives, reporting any unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
• Manage chemical inventory, prepare reagents and standards, and ensure proper hazardous waste disposal.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepare, document, and manage samples designated for external laboratory analysis.
• Provide flexible support across various laboratory testing stations during peak workloads or staffing gaps.

qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Food Science, or a closely related scientific discipline (or equivalent foundational laboratory experience).
• 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory environment (industry experience or strong academic lab background).
• Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment and wet chemistry techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, digital literacy, and the ability to maintain meticulous documentation.
• Ability to work an alternative 12-hour night shift schedule (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM) .
• Commitment to strict safety, environmental, and quality regulatory standards.

Preferred:

• Prior experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment (Food/Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, or Medical Devices).
• Basic understanding of GMP, GLP, and CAPA systems.
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.

skills: Chemistry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.