Chemist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Tinicum Township, PA (Job ID US3634155_BH10051036)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an experience Chemist for contract position with a global oil & gas leader in Essington, PA.  If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Location: Essington, PA
Schedule: 1st Shift (7am–3pm) or 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) based on experience level.  Weekend rotation required (based on demand)
Employment Type: Full-Time/Contract

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Chemist / Laboratory Analyst to join our laboratory team. Working under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager, you will perform analytical testing, sample management, and handle lab operations to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective service. This position is ideal for candidates with a background in chemistry, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and expertise in oil, gas, and chemical testing methods. We value candidates from the broader chemical or pharmaceutical industries who can demonstrate the necessary skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, examine, and record inbound samples for testing.
• Deliver test samples to the staging area and maintain sample integrity.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and communicate needs to the Laboratory Manager.
• Prepare samples and quality control specimens; standardize reagents and calibrate equipment.
• Perform testing using specified methodologies; review and record results against standards.
• Issue analyses to clients as delegated and enter results into LIMS and appropriate records.
• Maintain documentation, equipment, and workspaces in an orderly, safe condition.
• Ensure traceability and validity of all laboratory data in logs, charts, and reports.
• Assist with training of newer staff as proficiency and experience increase.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality management protocols, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field mandatory.
• 3–5 years industry laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with oil, gas, or chemical industry testing desired
• Candidates with pharmaceutical lab experience will be considered based on experience

Core Competencies

• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and LIMS systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mathematical proficiency and analytical task competency.
• Safety-oriented and able to follow strict protocols and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Experience handling chemical and petroleum products.
• Ability to thrive under job pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working in a diverse team setting.

For immediate consideration, please apply. 

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.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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