Job ID: 51228
Location: Wellford, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 6 days ago
This is a great opportunity for someone eager to be mentored by senior technical staff looking for a hands-on laboratory role after college.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare chemical formulations, blends, and trial samples as directed.
- Perform routine chemical and physical testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
- Keep precise records of experimental procedures, test data, and formulation adjustments.
- Assist with problem-solving and non-conformance investigations by reproducing batches or conducting lab-scale simulations.
- Work with production and quality control teams to provide lab support for manufacturing processes.
- Participate in evaluating new raw materials, alternative suppliers, or process modifications through bench-scale testing.
- Help ensure laboratory equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and functioning; report issues promptly and assist in troubleshooting.
- Contribute to a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory by cleaning glassware, replenishing supplies, and following good housekeeping practices.
- Adhere to all safety policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe workplace.
- Handle, label, and store chemicals in compliance with OSHA, GHS, and internal safety standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
- Solid understanding of general, organic, and analytical chemistry principles.
- No professional experience required but coursework, laboratory projects, internships, or co-op experience preferred.
- Familiarity with basic laboratory instruments such as balances, pH meters, viscometers, and mixers.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
- Eagerness to learn production processes and collaborate with manufacturing personnel.
- Ability to work safely in a laboratory setting that supports production operations (PPE required).
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- $46,000 – $55,000 per year salaried
- Health Benefits
- Paid sick, personal and vacation days
- STD and LTD
- 401k plan
