Chemist - Analytical & Raw Materials

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Chemist - Analytical & Raw Materials

Manufacturing

Columbus, Indiana, US

• Added - 25/02/2026
  
  

Pay Rate Low: 23 | Pay Rate High: 25

We are seeking a motivated Raw Material & Analytical Chemist to join our team and support both routine and advanced chemical analyses for our pharmaceutical and health-care products. You will test incoming raw materials, support method development and validation, and ensure compliance with cGMP and company quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career to gain hands-on experience with a variety of analytical techniques and laboratory operations.

Pay : $23-$25/hr

Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Type of Job :Contract to permanent

Location : Columbus, IN

At this time, Astrix cannot transfer nor sponsor a work Visa for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits Offered

• Medical/dental coverage!
• Weekly pay!
• Great benefit package offered upon conversion!
  
  

Chemist - Analytical & Raw Materials Daily Tasks: What you will do:

• Sample and test incoming raw materials against established specifications.
• Follow Standard Analytical Methods (SAMs) to analyze products.
• Prepare reagents and perform calculations accurately.
• Use laboratory equipment: scales, pipettes, burettes, stir plates, pH meters, etc.
• Maintain proper lab cleanliness and follow PPE and safety protocols.
• Operate pallet jack; forklift training provided
• Perform routine and advanced chemical analyses using HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, TOC, and other instruments.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and analytical instruments.
• Assist in method development, optimization, and validation under cGMP standards.
• Document results accurately in lab notebooks or electronic systems.
• Record, compile, and interpret analytical data.
• Compare results to specifications and escalate deviations.
• Support R&D, Quality Control, and Production teams with analytical insights.
• Follow all regulatory, cGMP, and company documentation standards.
  
  

Chemist - Analytical & Raw Materials Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• 1-3 years of laboratory experience, ideally with raw material testing or analytical chemistry.
• Familiarity with wet chemistry, instrumental analysis, and data reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and teamwork.
• Experience with HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, or related instrumentation.
• Understanding of method validation principles and regulatory compliance.
• Previous experience in cGMP environments
  
  

We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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