Title: QC Chemist 
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA (onsite)
Duration: 3 month contract + potential 3 month extension  
Shift: 6am-2:30pm | Mon-Fri
Rate: $25-27/hr.

Our client, a leading specialty chemical manufacturer, has an immediate opening for a hands-on Quality Control Chemist to support laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will start strong, executing routine testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products while maintaining compliance with FDA cGMP regulations. The QC Chemist ensures product compliance with the Company s priority of 123SQP Safety, Quality and Productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine wet chemistry testing, including manual titrations, sample preparation
  

• Conduct raw material identity testing using FTIR spectroscopy including sample preparation and library matching
  

• Determine physical properties of sample, including pH, specific gravity and viscosity measurements
  

• Accurately document all test results, calculations and raw data using company s ERP system
  

• Follow established SOPs and document any unexpected results or out-of-specifications occurrences
  

• Prepare laboratory and test samples as needed
  

• Maintain clean laboratory work areas and assist with basic instrument calibrations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline
  

• 1+ years of industry experience in laboratory and FDA regulated cGMP QC
  

• Demonstrated proficiency with wet chemistry techniques
  

• Hand-on experience operating FTIR instruments for identity testing
  

• Solid understanding of GDP and laboratory safety protocols
  

• Ability to work independently with minimal training using established written SOPs
  

• Strong attention to detail and immediate availability to start
  

• Excellent verbal and communication skills

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