Entry Level Chemist

Job Title: Technical Manufacturing Chemist I

Location: Scarborough, ME 04074

Duration: Contract (Approximately 12 Months)

Work Type: Onsite | Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay Range: $25/hr to $30/hr

Job Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented Technical Manufacturing Chemist for a laboratory-based role focusing on manufacturing and testing biological reagents used in infectious disease diagnostic products. This role involves immunology-based chromatography and enzyme assays.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture critical and non-critical biological reagents according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform in-process quality control testing, inspections, titrations, and material qualifications.
• Conduct laboratory testing using pipettes, spectrophotometers, pH meters, and other analytical instruments.
• Support manufacturing production schedules and maintain an adequate supply of biological reagents.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and established quality systems.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, troubleshoot laboratory processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and follow laboratory protocols to support product improvements and process optimization.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production targets and maintain product quality.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and support the implementation of new manufacturing processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience through academic research, internships, or professional employment.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as Pipetting, Spectrophotometry, pH Measurement, and analytical testing.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety, quality control procedures, and scientific documentation.
• Ability to follow established SOPs and perform laboratory tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, and basic laboratory data management.
• Ability to work onsite in Scarborough, Maine, during the assigned schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, or ELISA Assays.
• Previous laboratory experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostic manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP, and regulated laboratory manufacturing processes.
• Experience in biological reagent preparation, immunology-based testing, or enzyme assays.
• Exposure to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and ultraviolet-based analytical testing.
• Experience performing product testing, quality inspections, or analytical testing of biological samples.
• Prior experience supporting production schedules and manufacturing quality systems.