Quality Control Chemist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Axis, AL

QC Chemist


Location: Axis, AL

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Schedule: (12-Hour Rotating Shift)

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Industry-Leading Benefits Package

Target Pay: $25 per hour


As a QC Chemist, you won’t just be staring at a computer screen, you will be the backbone of our manufacturing quality, directly ensuring the integrity of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products on a global scale.


The Perks & Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team. Our robust benefits package includes:

  • Industry-Leading Medical (PPO), Dental, & Vision with exceptionally low out-of-pocket costs.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) own a piece of the growth!
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Comprehensive Life and Disability Insurance.
  • Generous Paid Holidays and Vacation time.


Key Responsibilities

As a vital member of our Quality team, you will split your expertise between high-tech instrumentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Analytical Testing & Instrumentation

  • Perform routine and semi-complex analytical testing using GC, HPLC, GCMS, pH, density, titration, and other state-of-the-art methods.
  • Prepare samples and reagents according to established laboratory procedures and sampling plans.
  • Operate, maintain, and perform routine calibrations on laboratory instrumentation to ensure peak performance.

Data Integrity & Quality Compliance

  • Record analytical results accurately in lab notebooks/electronic systems, ensuring impeccable data integrity and reviewing results for completeness.
  • Proactively notify supervisory or quality personnel of out-of-specification (OOS) results, unexpected outcomes, or method deviations.
  • Support quality investigations by providing crucial analytical data and documentation.

Safety & Collaboration

  • Maintain a pristine, organized laboratory environment, strictly adhering to safety procedures and proper PPE usage.
  • Partner closely with production and manufacturing personnel to ensure sampling plans and testing requirements are met seamlessly.
  • Assist with training technicians or onboarding new laboratory staff when required.


Education & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
  • Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical.

Skills & Experience

  • Hands-on Experience: Proven experience operating and troubleshooting analytical instruments like GC or HPLC.
  • Lab Savvy: Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques, laboratory documentation practices, and quality systems.
  • Tech Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both lab and production teams.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or quality control laboratory environment is highly preferred!


Apply today to kickstart your journey with an industry leader!

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