Chemist II Job at Kelly Services, Rochester, MI

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  • Kelly Services
  • Rochester, MI

Job Description

Chemist II

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled Chemist II to join our QC laboratory team. In this role, you will conduct chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, stability, and finished products, as well as support process validation testing. You will be responsible for detecting and participating in investigations related to Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), and other anomalies.

Location: Rochester MI

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Hourly Pay Rate: $28-$30

Anticipated start date: Mid September

Responsibilities:

  • Analysis & Testing (65%) : Conduct laboratory analyses including finished product, stability, raw material, cleaning verification, and manufacturing in-process testing. Activities include buffer/solution preparation, standard preparation, and operating analytical instruments such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC, and others. Utilize laboratory software for analyses and review test data for accuracy and compliance. Detect abnormalities and participate in method validation/verification studies.

  • Lab Equipment (20%) : Provide general support for laboratory equipment, including routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, calibration, and sample handling. Maintain chemical inventory and ensure proper disposal of waste. Learn to troubleshoot equipment and chromatography issues.

  • Investigations (10%) : Participate in investigations related to OOS, OOT, and other anomalies with guidance. Report questionable results to the Supervisor and recommend actions. Assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing SOPs and laboratory investigations.

  • Training (5%) : Maintain up-to-date training records and assist in training less senior staff in documentation practices, lab skills, and chemical methodologies.

  • Compliance (Continuous) : Ensure all work is performed in accordance with regulatory, company, and compendial requirements. Document data accurately and follow internal processes related to controlled substances.

  • Safety (Continuous) : Adhere to EH&S procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Follow all safety guidelines, including SOPs, cGMP, DEA regulations, and MSDS.

Qualifications:

  • Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant analytical laboratory experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

  • Knowledge : Proficiency with laboratory techniques and instruments (e.g., HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC). Working knowledge of safety and standards guidelines such as SOPs, cGMP, GLP, and DEA regulations. Competence in laboratory and chromatographic software (e.g., Waters Empower, Agilent ChemStation, Sotax WinSotax) and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Skills & Abilities : Strong analytical skills with the ability to present data logically. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and accurate record-keeping. Ability to train and mentor less senior staff, take initiative, and manage priorities effectively.

Chemist II

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled Chemist II to join our QC laboratory team. In this role, you will conduct chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, stability, and finished products, as well as support process validation testing. You will be responsible for detecting and participating in investigations related to Out-of-Specification (OOS), Out-of-Trend (OOT), and other anomalies.

Location: Rochester MI

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Hourly Pay Rate: $28-$30

Anticipated start date: Mid September

Responsibilities:

  • Analysis & Testing (65%) : Conduct laboratory analyses including finished product, stability, raw material, cleaning verification, and manufacturing in-process testing. Activities include buffer/solution preparation, standard preparation, and operating analytical instruments such as HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC, and others. Utilize laboratory software for analyses and review test data for accuracy and compliance. Detect abnormalities and participate in method validation/verification studies.

  • Lab Equipment (20%) : Provide general support for laboratory equipment, including routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, calibration, and sample handling. Maintain chemical inventory and ensure proper disposal of waste. Learn to troubleshoot equipment and chromatography issues.

  • Investigations (10%) : Participate in investigations related to OOS, OOT, and other anomalies with guidance. Report questionable results to the Supervisor and recommend actions. Assist in drafting, editing, and reviewing SOPs and laboratory investigations.

  • Training (5%) : Maintain up-to-date training records and assist in training less senior staff in documentation practices, lab skills, and chemical methodologies.

  • Compliance (Continuous) : Ensure all work is performed in accordance with regulatory, company, and compendial requirements. Document data accurately and follow internal processes related to controlled substances.

  • Safety (Continuous) : Adhere to EH&S procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Follow all safety guidelines, including SOPs, cGMP, DEA regulations, and MSDS.

Qualifications:

  • Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant analytical laboratory experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

  • Knowledge : Proficiency with laboratory techniques and instruments (e.g., HPLC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, GC). Working knowledge of safety and standards guidelines such as SOPs, cGMP, GLP, and DEA regulations. Competence in laboratory and chromatographic software (e.g., Waters Empower, Agilent ChemStation, Sotax WinSotax) and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Skills & Abilities : Strong analytical skills with the ability to present data logically. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and accurate record-keeping. Ability to train and mentor less senior staff, take initiative, and manage priorities effectively.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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