Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom hiring Quality Control Chemist in Axis, AL

QC Chemist

Location: Axis, AL

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Schedule: (12-Hour Rotating Shift)

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Industry-Leading Benefits Package

Target Pay: $25 per hour

As a QC Chemist, you won’t just be staring at a computer screen, you will be the backbone of our manufacturing quality, directly ensuring the integrity of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products on a global scale.

The Perks & Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team. Our robust benefits package includes:

• Industry-Leading Medical (PPO), Dental, & Vision with exceptionally low out-of-pocket costs.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) own a piece of the growth!
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Comprehensive Life and Disability Insurance.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Vacation time.

Key Responsibilities

As a vital member of our Quality team, you will split your expertise between high-tech instrumentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Analytical Testing & Instrumentation

• Perform routine and semi-complex analytical testing using GC, HPLC, GCMS, pH, density, titration, and other state-of-the-art methods.
• Prepare samples and reagents according to established laboratory procedures and sampling plans.
• Operate, maintain, and perform routine calibrations on laboratory instrumentation to ensure peak performance.

Data Integrity & Quality Compliance

• Record analytical results accurately in lab notebooks/electronic systems, ensuring impeccable data integrity and reviewing results for completeness.
• Proactively notify supervisory or quality personnel of out-of-specification (OOS) results, unexpected outcomes, or method deviations.
• Support quality investigations by providing crucial analytical data and documentation.

Safety & Collaboration

• Maintain a pristine, organized laboratory environment, strictly adhering to safety procedures and proper PPE usage.
• Partner closely with production and manufacturing personnel to ensure sampling plans and testing requirements are met seamlessly.
• Assist with training technicians or onboarding new laboratory staff when required.

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
• Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on Experience: Proven experience operating and troubleshooting analytical instruments like GC or HPLC.
• Lab Savvy: Strong understanding of analytical chemistry techniques, laboratory documentation practices, and quality systems.
• Tech Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both lab and production teams.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or quality control laboratory environment is highly preferred!

Apply today to kickstart your journey with an industry leader!