CHEMIST RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: May 22, 2025 – The Chemist is responsible for analytical method review, development, validation, and transfer in compliance with ICH guidelines, while maintaining full documentation and supporting method implementation through personnel training and system updates. This position ensures laboratory systems adhere to CSV requirements and supports electronic data security, equipment lifecycle, and inventory management to meet regulatory and operational needs. This role contributes to quality improvements, compliance documentation, and safety practices in alignment with GLP, ISO/IEC 17025, and GMP standards.

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1. Chemist, Green Valley Labs, Springfield, IL

Job Summary:

  • Ensure a safe working environment and adhere to safety protocols.
  • Develop, validate, and optimize chromatographic methods, including FFF and TD-GPC methods in complex chemistries.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to solve problems and effectively communicate findings.
  • Deliver high-quality results, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Document data and processes accurately.
  • Advocate for analytical problem-solving techniques, including FFF and TD-GPC.
  • Organize laboratory workflow for increased efficiency.
  • Identify and implement process improvements.
  • Demonstrate leadership in analytical problem-solving and method development
  • Operate instruments (ICP, Soxhlet extraction, Calorific value, Distillation, KF titration) and analyse data.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Safety compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Chromatographic methods (Hard Skills)
  • Team collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Data documentation (Hard Skills)
  • Problem solving (Soft Skills)
  • Workflow organization (Soft Skills)
  • Process improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Instrument operation (Hard Skills)

2. Chemist, Horizon Chemical Solutions, Dayton, OH

Job Summary:

  • Conduct laboratory testing for physico-chemical analysis.
  • Perform calibrations and standardization to maintain quality in test results.
  • Maintain the QA/QC programs, quality investigations needed as well as any reports and record keeping needed to validate test results and sample test results.
  • Maintain product specifications, inventory, and safekeeping and purchased material specifications especially for reagents and other chemicals needed to perform tests.
  • Review, update and develop procedures and train QC Analyst
  • Manage and prepare a certificate of analysis for shipments.
  • Recommend and justify new lab equipment and systems
  • Adhere to safe work practices
  • Provide technical support to plant operations
  • Intermediate and advanced wet chemical and instrumental testing of raw materials, in-process, finished product, and stability samples


Skills on Resume: 

  • Lab testing (Hard Skills)
  • Calibration standardization (Hard Skills)
  • QA/QC management (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory control (Hard Skills)
  • Procedure training (Soft Skills)
  • Technical support (Soft Skills)
  • Safety adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Chemical analysis (Hard Skills)

3. Chemist, ClearPath Innovations, Salem, OR

Job Summary:

  • Leading and coordinating research projects, including stakeholder management, project documentation, and industrial tests
  • Developing solid partnerships with the leading R+D teams in the food industry and working jointly with Sales department to prepare proposals for customers.
  • Being a key player in the cross-functional teams in charge of developing high-growth business areas.
  • Stay up to date with the relevant developments in the field of mechanical engineering.
  • Contribute to team collaboration and build team spirit.
  • Qualification and advanced maintenance of instrumentation and equipment in support of laboratory testing
  • Training of analysts in the laboratory
  • Adherence to the policies of EHS
  • Review certificates of analysis for release
  • Serve as primary backup to the Laboratory Supervisor


Skills on Resume: 

  • Project leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Stakeholder management (Soft Skills)
  • Partnership development (Soft Skills)
  • Team collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Instrumentation maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Analyst training (Soft Skills)
  • EHS adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Certificate review (Hard Skills)

4. Chemist, Blue Ridge Research Center, Asheville, NC

Job Summary:

  • Follow EHS requirements during work to ensure compliance with local, national and internal regulations, quality system and performance standards.
  • Work to meet timelines on agreed customer development projects by following the Intake Process and Management of the Gatekeeper Process.
  • Support profitable customer development of new products within the agreed timelines to meet all customer requirements for quality and workability.
  • Contribute to customer satisfaction by prompt resolution of technical problems and complaints
  • Maintain strong technical liaison with key customers
  • Follow the execution of lab activities based on prioritized projects from the Intake Process.
  • Work on product consolidation and reformulation to reduce cost
  • Support customers and PPG internal functions with technical expertise.
  • Understand the market of Automotive Adhesives and Sealers in order to increase productivity
  • Work efficiently together with customers and other PPG teams.
  • Continuous self-growth and development through involvement in appropriate on and off-the-job activities


Skills on Resume: 

  • EHS compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Project management (Hard Skills)
  • Customer support (Soft Skills)
  • Technical problem-solving (Soft Skills)
  • Customer liaison (Soft Skills)
  • Product reformulation (Hard Skills)
  • Market knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Teamwork efficiency (Soft Skills)

5. Chemist, Sunrise Analytical Services, Madison, WI

Job Summary:

  • Setting up experiments (including installation of test gases)
  • Building up systems (commissioning) and maintenance
  • Operating experiments, then cleaning up afterwards
  • Collecting data using equipment including FTIR, mass spec, and electrochemical cells
  • Write up of results in reports with limited support
  • Transfer of detailed technology requirements to an engineering group and ensure that the design intent is reflected in the resulting product designs
  • Supporting customers internally and externally (global)
  • Identify alternate materials and compare physical properties with incumbent materials
  • Assist design control teams in the development of material/component validation plans
  • Corresponding with and procuring material test samples from suppliers.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Experiment setup (Hard Skills)
  • System commissioning (Hard Skills)
  • Data collection (Hard Skills)
  • Report writing (Soft Skills)
  • Technical transfer (Hard Skills)
  • Customer support (Soft Skills)
  • Material comparison (Hard Skills)
  • Supplier coordination (Soft Skills)

6. Chemist, Peak Performance Labs, Boulder, CO

Job Summary:

  • Ensuring EHS compliance by adhering to all relevant JM EHS policies and procedures for activities undertaken
  • Providing expert knowledge to support process safety reviews and process hazard assessments
  • Completing COSHH, risk assessments and any other EHS documentation required for experiments
  • Acting as technical subject matter expert with a focus on electrochemistry and catalyst materials used in electrochemical applications
  • Demonstrating initiative, innovation and creativity to deliver technical objectives
  • Undertaking lab, pilot and plant scale experimental and process commissioning work
  • Writing and maintaining process and equipment procedures
  • Generating and interpreting data from practical work and writing reports on technical work completed
  • Collecting data on process performance, particularly process capability, yield and PGM accountability
  • Investigating and resolving issues with product quality, yields and PGM accountability
  • Keeping up to date with new processes and technologies that can be applied to product manufacture via technical conferences, publications etc.


Skills on Resume: 

  • EHS compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Process safety (Hard Skills)
  • Risk assessment (Hard Skills)
  • Technical expertise (Soft Skills)
  • Innovation initiative (Soft Skills)
  • Process commissioning (Hard Skills)
  • Data interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Issue resolution (Soft Skills)

7. Chemist, Silver Creek Pharmaceuticals, Reno, NV

Job Summary:

  • Carry out laboratory projects and activities for a dedicated task
  • Perform laboratory tests, support the Application Technology team due to customer/ business needs
  • Support the SCM team in product optimization
  • Attend a product trial at the customer with the Application Technology team
  • Cooperate with the Application and Analytical laboratory in the development of identified technology solutions to ensure product compliance and meet market needs
  • Ensure compliance with HSE rules and quality standards as well as chemical industry standards, within the area of responsibility
  • Recognizing the importance and commercial value of IP, recording and protecting it when identified and assessing competitor patents
  • Taking a lead role in the transfer and scale-up of new processes to the plant
  • Collaborating with the Operations and Commercial teams to deliver new products using the New Product Introduction (NPI) framework to manage the tasks involved
  • Acting as technical lead on small NPI projects or workstreams of larger projects and providing timely and accurate content for NPI monthly reports


Skills on Resume: 

  • Lab projects (Hard Skills)
  • Product optimization (Hard Skills)
  • Customer trials (Soft Skills)
  • Technology development (Hard Skills)
  • HSE compliance (Hard Skills)
  • IP management (Hard Skills)
  • Process scale-up (Hard Skills)
  • Project leadership (Soft Skills)

8. Chemist, Maple Leaf Biotech, Albany, NY

Job Summary:

  • Prepare formulation samples by weighing and mixing solid and liquid chemicals
  • Perform purification of chemicals, such as precipitation and ion-exchange
  • Conduct fundamental physical and analytical characterization
  • Conduct photolithography experiments in the FAB
  • Submit a photolithography job request
  • Record, organize and communicate experimental data
  • Perform basic data analysis
  • Maintain lab areas, storage areas and equipment
  • Works under the supervision of the Senior Chemists/Chemists to perform the following job functions
  • Develops, reviews, submits, and files reports on client sample tests, correlation tests, calibration, validation, and other projects.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Sample preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Chemical purification (Hard Skills)
  • Data analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Photolithography experiments (Hard Skills)
  • Data communication (Soft Skills)
  • Lab maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Report writing (Soft Skills)
  • Supervised work (Soft Skills)

9. Chemist, Crystal Lake Sciences, Peoria, IL

Job Summary:

  • Perform sample processing and chemical analyses on environmental samples (sediments, tissues, water, and passive samplers).
  • Perform routine calculations and report data and findings to project leads.
  • Identifies abnormal situations and recommends modifications to methods as appropriate.
  • Assist with shipping, receipt, and collection of samples from the lab and field.
  • Assist with inventory and documentation of chemicals, samples, instrument logs, and other records required by the USGS Quality Management System.
  • Operates a government-owned or leased vehicle as an incidental driver.
  • Performs routine operation, maintenance, calibration, qualification, and is able to troubleshoot laboratory equipment/instruments under the direction of Senior Chemists or Chemists.
  • Works with a senior team member to develop and validate analytical methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other operating, safety, and quality documents.
  • Inputs and maintains technical information to support the laboratory functions/operations.
  • Completes laboratory tasks and assignments within tight deadlines.
  • Manages multiple projects and Maintains Laboratory Notebook.
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Sample processing (Hard Skills)
  • Data reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Method modification (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory management (Hard Skills)
  • Instrument troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
  • Project management (Soft Skills)
  • Documentation compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Deadline adherence (Soft Skills)

10. Chemist, Oceanview Chemical Corp., Corpus Christi, TX

Job Summary:

  • Working with senior TEZT personnel, support, assist with, and perform
  • Receive and process test samples, which include logging samples into the tracking system and provide “change of custody” to the customer.
  • Perform oil quality tests, dissolved-gas-analysis tests, and PCB tests
  • Analyze results, identify any unknown materials, and issue reports.
  • Perform Chemical Waste Profile Analysis and Reporting; timely and accurate reporting is vital.
  • Coordinate with field personnel for proper sampling, shipment and/or disposal of waste.
  • Conduct various specialized tests on transformer insulating oil e.g., furan, metal particle counts.
  • Provide consultation on ASTM D27 (Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases) methods and specifications as it pertain to the power industry.
  • Provide recommendations on new product purchases for electrical insulating liquids from a chemical perspective.
  • Perform general laboratory clean-up as well as regular sample container cleaning.
  • Repair and maintain laboratory equipment as is practical, escalating maintenance and repair needs
  • Participate in organization improvement efforts, assisting and recommending new or revised procedures, processes or other initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Sample processing (Hard Skills)
  • Oil testing (Hard Skills)
  • Data analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Waste reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Field coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Method consultation (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Process improvement (Soft Skills)

11. Chemist, Redwood Analytical Group, Eugene, OR

Job Summary:

  • Maintains laboratory notebooks, logbooks, supporting documents, and other departmental documentation to support the daily activities of assigned laboratory staff.
  • Operates general analytical instruments during testing with raw material, IP, FP and ST sample testing such as UPLC, HPLC, Gas Chromatography (GC), UV, automatic titrator, IR, AA, TLC, ICP/MS, LC/MS, TOC, and dissolution testing.
  • Performs of variety of wet chemistry tests on samples not limited to water determination, pH, and titration
  • Prepares standard and sample solutions by test methods and performs all necessary calculations associated with the test analyses.
  • Creates and revises raw material specification reports and test methods for raw materials and finished products.
  • Labels, transcribes and records documentation such as report sheets, instrument logbooks, and laboratory notebooks by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Writes Analytical Procedures (APs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and laboratory-related reports.
  • Performs physical testing such as particle size, complex investigations, and provides detailed written reports.
  • Design and execute stability, method development and method verifications/validations studies.
  • Draft required protocols, final reports, and test methods associated with Method Development, Verification, and Validation.
  • Carries out quantitative and qualitative analyses including to reference standard qualifications, method comparisons and method transfers.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Documentation management (Hard Skills)
  • Instrument operation (Hard Skills)
  • Wet chemistry (Hard Skills)
  • Solution preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Report writing (Soft Skills)
  • Physical testing (Hard Skills)
  • Method development (Hard Skills)
  • Data analysis (Hard Skills)

12. Chemist, Summit Scientific Research, Boise, ID

Job Summary:

  • Support Parker's rubber molding operation (injection and compression)
  • Work with suppliers on rubber formulation and compounding and troubleshoot raw materials
  • Employ quality process control tools to provide reliable data
  • Possess in-depth technical expertise in rubber testing
  • Work in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment to assist in developing and manufacturing of products for the hydraulic industry market
  • Testing capabilities in support of commercial products and processes
  • Operating a variety of analytical instruments to test formulated rubber properties
  • Material testing including rheological and mechanical properties
  • Evaluation of experimental materials and measurement techniques
  • Assist with process optimization and new applications
  • Answering technical questions from the production floor and customers


Skills on Resume: 

  • Rubber molding (Hard Skills)
  • Supplier collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Quality control (Hard Skills)
  • Rubber testing (Hard Skills)
  • Teamwork results (Soft Skills)
  • Instrument operation (Hard Skills)
  • Material evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Process optimization (Hard Skills)

13. Chemist, Prairie State Labs, Lincoln, NE

Job Summary:

  • Perform QC analysis of incoming and outgoing material 
  • Review/analyze results to provide acceptance, adjustment, or rejection decision 
  • Perform instrument maintenance and calibrations 
  • Provide technical support to operations 
  • Adhere to all safety procedures 
  • Provide technical support and assistance to various groups within the facility 
  • Assist in the preparation of the QC budget 
  • Ensures project deadlines and performance standards are established and met in order to meet the business needs.
  • Performs testing and trending for environmental monitoring of water samples.
  • Order chemicals and laboratory supplies with attention to the department budget in order to minimize waste and control costs. 
  • Oversee and maintain chemical inventory and MSDS programs.


Skills on Resume: 

  • QC analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Result review (Hard Skills)
  • Instrument maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Technical support (Soft Skills)
  • Safety adherence (Hard Skills)
  • Budget preparation (Soft Skills)
  • Environmental testing (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory management (Hard Skills)

14. Chemist, Golden Plains Biochem, Amarillo, TX

Job Summary:

  • Recommend and set direction for lab HSE, methods, procedures, techniques and technical guidance for Quality Lab.
  • Challenge the status quo in lab practices and methods to provide better responses and data to the supporting units and business teams.
  • Lead efforts on troubleshooting laboratory issues and ensure calibration and maintenance of equipment.
  • Assist operating units in resolving issues through understanding of chemistry, analytical methods and equipment.
  • Focal point for operating units and business units to interface with Quality Control Lab.
  • Provide technical input and guidance to ensure laboratory support for process troubleshooting, process improvement, and new business development.
  • Support business teams to develop testing protocols and methods for new product development., is a technical resource for customer audits in addition to troubleshooting issues on existing products feed feedstocks.
  • Provide technical training on laboratory quality systems for laboratory technicians and have involved in the laboratory technician promotion process.
  • Develop and maintain industry best practice knowledge and apply it to the quality control environment.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement for laboratory testing and methods and cost reduction.
  • Support product quality incident investigation.


Skills on Resume: 

  • HSE leadership (Hard Skills)
  • Process improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Troubleshooting skills (Soft Skills)
  • Technical guidance (Soft Skills)
  • Cross-functional liaison (Soft Skills)
  • Training delivery (Soft Skills)
  • Best practices (Hard Skills)
  • Incident investigation (Hard Skills)

15. Chemist, Blue Horizon Chemicals, Spokane, WA

Job Summary:

  • Coordinate and manage the process for investigation of customer claim/complaint and provide follow-up
  • Support QC and Process team by managing QC Add charts, aging inventory recommendations, QC test method standards and coordinating sampling and testing for compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
  • Train and monitor the work of Research and Development Product Stewards
  • Evaluate chemical causes of production problems
  • Analyze production processes and raw materials
  • Coordinate batch changes with production staff
  • Maintain and develop product formulations suitable for sale
  • Formulate or change the chemical composition of new or existing products
  • Select, test, and evaluate raw materials
  • Develop test methods and test competitor products
  • Provide technical or project leadership to chemists in completing more difficult assignments and to technicians in setting up and using laboratory-testing equipment


Skills on Resume: 

  • Complaint management (Soft Skills)
  • QC coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Team training (Soft Skills)
  • Problem evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Process analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Formulation development (Hard Skills)
  • Material testing (Hard Skills)
  • Project leadership (Soft Skills)

16. Chemist, Ironwood Research Institute, Duluth, MN

Job Summary:

  • Responsible for compound quality control of his or her assigned compounds including issuing formulations and mixing parameters, daily monitoring of stock testing results, and weekly review of compound physical properties to maintain compound performance with specified limits.
  • Tests development equipment and formulates standard operating procedures for mixing, extrusion, calendaring, tire building, and curing.
  • Tests processing equipment and instruments to observe and record operating characteristics and performance of the specified design or process.
  • Observes chemical or physical operation processes and recommends modification or change.
  • Observes and confers with equipment operators to ensure specified techniques are used.
  • Issues timely and accurate technical reports and submits findings to the Plant Manager.
  • Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of chemical processing equipment.
  • Prepares chemical solutions for use in processing materials and conducts evaluations of materials such as synthetic textiles, rubber compounds, and other chemical raw materials, following formulas and sets up test equipment.
  • Originates and updates general specifications and standard procedures. 
  • Introduces change in a controlled manner so as to provide adequate documentation of the effect of the change and to prevent significant process interruptions.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Quality control (Hard Skills)
  • SOP development (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment testing (Hard Skills)
  • Process observation (Hard Skills)
  • Technical reporting (Soft Skills)
  • Equipment maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Solution preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Change management (Soft Skills)

17. Chemist, Riverbend Pharma, Chattanooga, TN

Job Summary:

  • Responsible for the technical control of rubber scrap. 
  • Determines sources of scrap generation and implements plans for its control. 
  • Determines the disposition of scrap materials and controls its use in designated areas.
  • Carries out compounding changes to assigned compounds to maintain specified physical and processing properties. 
  • Participates in the development and maintenance of Standard Formula Control specifications.
  • Stays informed of new technology through contact with vendors, discussion with divisional technical personnel, reading of technical publications, and attendance at seminars or professional group meetings.
  • Maintains close and cooperative working relationships with other departments.
  • Serves as technical expert in matters of mixing, extrusion, curing and compound quality control.
  • Instruct or participate in the training of technicians or new associate process chemist.
  • Writes reports that provide sufficient technical detail while remaining concise.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Scrap control (Hard Skills)
  • Compounding changes (Hard Skills)
  • Specification maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Technical knowledge (Soft Skills)
  • Cross-department collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Process expertise (Hard Skills)
  • Training delivery (Soft Skills)
  • Report writing (Soft Skills)

18. Chemist, Cascade Molecular Lab, Tacoma, WA

Job Summary:

  • Provides a wide variety of tasks and requires a multidisciplinary skillset.
  • Working to ISO standards, all project work must be recorded and kept up to date.
  • Reporting to the sales & marketing team, excellent presentation and computer skills are essential.
  • Working with surfactant chemistry and/or fertilisers is not essential but would be advantageous.
  • Experience formulating liquids
  • Research and development of new products to meet deadlines.
  • Ensuring compliance with Fertiliser Regulations, ISO9001, ISO14001, and HSE legislation.
  • Ensure new products can be efficiently and safely manufactured to a set specification and process adherence.
  • Fulfilling sample requests, making sure that samples are produced, dispatched correctly and on time.
  • Maintain required standards of housekeeping.
  • Ensure that all queries, legislation, quality assurance, and laboratory support activities are dealt with in an organised, efficient, and timely manner.
  • Creating and updating Safety Data Sheets for new and current products


Skills on Resume: 

  • Multidisciplinary skills (Soft Skills)
  • ISO compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Presentation skills (Soft Skills)
  • Product formulation (Hard Skills)
  • Regulatory knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Sample management (Hard Skills)
  • Housekeeping standards (Hard Skills)
  • SDS creation (Hard Skills)

19. Chemist, Copperfield Scientific, Charleston, WV

Job Summary:

  • Develop, improve, and customize adhesive products focused on customer needs from conception to commercialization
  • Complete projects within mutually agreed timelines
  • Manage multiple product developments while simultaneously working on product support activities
  • Conduct plant trials to qualify new products
  • Work cross-functionally with sales, executives and plant management to develop and manufacture new products and make product improvements
  • Develop test methods for existing and new products and technology
  • Perform analytical testing and summarize data per industry standards and internally developed test methods
  • Promote and champion laboratory safety, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance
  • Participate in the Quality Management System functions
  • Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments.
  • Documenting all project work in line with the company’s best practices and ISO 9001 procedures.
  • Supporting other departments with Technical advice.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Product development (Hard Skills)
  • Project management (Soft Skills)
  • Cross-functional collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Plant trials (Hard Skills)
  • Test methods (Hard Skills)
  • Analytical testing (Hard Skills)
  • Lab safety (Hard Skills)
  • Technical support (Soft Skills)

20. Chemist, Sunrise Biochemical Solutions, Tucson, AZ

Job Summary:

  • Develop semiconductor-related products (e.g. photo resist) to meet semiconductor customer needs.
  • Drive or support new material/technology development
  • Contribute to keeping a strong relationship with strategic customers
  • Provide technical information to sales/marketing team for effective and rapid development.
  • Evaluate Semiconductor Litho product/sample by using application test equipment from a product development perspective.
  • Generate technical data according to the customer's needs.
  • Build a relationship with the related section (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Application, Sales team) to meet business strategy and smooth product transfer.
  • Participation in various institute conferences to learn in-depth knowledge and to connect with technical resources
  • Performs physical and chemical analyses of raw materials, finished products, stability and special samples using wet chemical and major instrumentation such as NIR, FTIR, UV-Visible, GC, ICP, NMR and HPLC.
  • Documents and submits all raw data and final results generated from test per Pharmavite Standard Methods (PSMs).
  • Conducts scheduled calibration of laboratory instrumentation (such as thermometers and weighing balance).
  • Documents all data in Lab notebook according to cGMP.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Product development (Hard Skills)
  • Customer relations (Soft Skills)
  • Technical communication (Soft Skills)
  • Sample evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Data generation (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-team collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Instrumentation calibration (Hard Skills)
  • Data documentation (Hard Skills)

21. Chemist, Evergreen Scientific, Olympia, WA

Job Summary:

  • Lead Laboratory Testing including supervision of four lab personnel and services
  • Run special lab projects, record results, and summarize with graphs and charts
  • Run/record routine “control” samples to verify consistent laboratory test results
  • Develop new tests and procedures to improve overall testing.
  • Responsible for the ISO 9002 quality system as it applies to the laboratory. 
  • Develops systems that provide quality improvements in analytical data generated in the laboratory. 
  • Prepare certificates of analysis before product shipments. 
  • Develop control charts and control limits for finished product tests.
  • Supports manufacturing operations and plant support groups by providing quality data analysis.
  • Coordinate problem-solving activities within manufacturing regarding customer complaints


Skills on Resume: 

  • Lab supervision (Soft Skills)
  • Project management (Soft Skills)
  • Data recording (Hard Skills)
  • Test development (Hard Skills)
  • ISO compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Quality improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Certificate preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Problem solving (Soft Skills)

22. Chemist, Northern Lights Labs, Fargo, ND

Job Summary:

  • Drive accountability for corrective actions until completion involves education and coordination of problem resolution activities.
  • Assist engineers in defining and analyzing process conditions, conducting capability studies and improving line capabilities.
  • Monitors and revises processes to help generate cost savings and improve the quality and efficiency of the product/process.
  • Set up new laboratory equipment
  • Calibrate laboratory equipment per ISO requirements
  • Upgrade Laboratory equipment, initiate maintenance work orders and perform maintenance on Lab equipment.
  • Collect and record RVCM data on in-process charge and column samples, and download RVCM test results
  • Retrieve and file datasheets from the technical office for RVCM reporting
  • Prepare a monthly RVCM summary for EH&S
  • Provide RVCM results for various other EPA yearly reports. 
  • Write and maintain the programs used for NESHAPS reporting


Skills on Resume: 

  • Corrective actions (Soft Skills)
  • Process analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Cost reduction (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment setup (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment calibration (Hard Skills)
  • Maintenance management (Hard Skills)
  • Data recording (Hard Skills)
  • Report preparation (Hard Skills)

23. Chemist, Desert Bloom Pharmaceuticals, Palm Springs, CA

Job Summary:

  • Prepare two monthly NESHAPS spreadsheet reports.
  • Publish monthly error reports used to correct data reporting errors.
  • Troubleshot and maintains all test equipment in safe and efficient operating conditions.
  • Review and approve Certificate of Analysis (COA) for all raw materials received at the Henry facility, and maintain the COA results database.
  • Provide support to MSR Customer Service Representatives in resolving printing issues with COA’s from SAP for the customer. 
  • Create and maintain lab procedures, forms, and work orders for lab equipment calibrations that are stored in the document management system.  
  • Represent the plant in Operations Team meetings
  • Maintain the working areas clean and neat.
  • Observe and monitor behavior, provide feedback for at-risk behavior and reinforce safe behaviors in order to prevent accidents.
  • Obtain appropriate EHS training and report incidents of noncompliance with EHS requirements or failure to carry out EHS responsibilities, which endanger the environment or people.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Report preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Error correction (Hard Skills)
  • Equipment maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • COA review (Hard Skills)
  • Customer support (Soft Skills)
  • Procedure documentation (Hard Skills)
  • Team representation (Soft Skills)
  • Safety monitoring (Soft Skills)

24. Chemist, Harborview Chemical Group, Portland, ME

Job Summary:

  • Carry out Chemical Test for chemicals, production intermediates, finished goods, water, packing materials and medical devices as SOP defined.
  • Ensure the highly technical testing operation is successful in implementing.
  • Organize Chemical & Physical lab activities and improve the efficiency of lab testing.
  • Establish systems to manage and maintain test instruments/equipment, reference standards and reagents.
  • Manage the toxic reagents under strict control as a regulatory requirement.
  • Investigate any OOL case as Baxter's standard procedure.
  • Supports to solve any potential risk during the chemical testing process.
  • Review all relevant test reports.
  • Work out stability test planning and carry out the stability test according to the schedule. 
  • Establish a database for trend evaluation.
  • Carry out all R&D tests including reviewing and setting new product testing methods, methodology study, premixing in the lab and trial production, stability test, and drafting new product quality standards.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Chemical testing (Hard Skills)
  • Lab organization (Soft Skills)
  • Instrument management (Hard Skills)
  • Regulatory compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Risk investigation (Hard Skills)
  • Report review (Hard Skills)
  • Stability testing (Hard Skills)
  • R&D support (Hard Skills)

25. Chemist, Pinewood Research Facility, Burlington, VT

Job Summary:

  • Performing work related to chemical synthesis
  • Performing work related to the analytical testing of materials
  • Conducting HPLC, TGA, DSC, NMR, FTIR, MS, UV-Vis and wet chemistry tests for materials
  • Evaluating analytical data
  • Reporting all testing results and deviations encountered during testing and suggesting appropriate improvements to protocols/methods
  • Providing support in the development and optimization of analytical methods/protocols
  • Presenting data in an organized and accurate fashion (both verbal and written)
  • Maintaining a safe and organized laboratory environment
  • Ensuring the work complies with health and safety standards and SOPs
  • Recognized education in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, material chemistry, or related field


Skills on Resume: 

  • Chemical synthesis (Hard Skills)
  • Analytical testing (Hard Skills)
  • Instrument operation (Hard Skills)
  • Data evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Report writing (Soft Skills)
  • Method optimization (Hard Skills)
  • Data presentation (Soft Skills)
  • Safety compliance (Hard Skills)

26. Chemist, Valley Forge Analytical, Harrisburg, PA

Job Summary:

  • Conducting laboratory tests to complete project requests, 
  • Learning product applications, Technical report writing and Database management
  • Screening and/or assisting with developing products,
  • Maintaining cleanliness and housekeeping of the laboratory,
  • Maintain calibration records for equipment,
  • Implement and follow company safety practices,
  • Use COSHH and Risk assessments for all chemicals and tasks performed in the lab, and maintain tests protocols.
  • Manages complexity, cultivates innovation, drives results, and promotes nimble learning
  • Assist in developing new formulae, shade matching and reformulating existing products under management direction
  • Maintain the accuracy of information in the database
  • Assist in resolving formula issues when identified


Skills on Resume: 

  • Lab testing (Hard Skills)
  • Report writing (Soft Skills)
  • Product development (Hard Skills)
  • Lab maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Calibration records (Hard Skills)
  • Safety implementation (Hard Skills)
  • Data management (Hard Skills)
  • Problem solving (Soft Skills)

27. Chemist, Oakridge Scientific Services, Knoxville, TN

Job Summary:

  • Develop new softening agents based on input from the sales team
  • Continuously contribute to the improvement of TFL’s existing product portfolio
  • Evaluate and improve product stability
  • Support production and promotion of the TFL range of “fatliquors”
  • Support regulatory activities (REACH etc.)
  • Work with chemists and experienced researchers around the world to ensure the highest scientific quality
  • Keep up-to-date with the chemical literature, apply knowledge into new products and ensure synthetic routes
  • Communicate results in internal reports, presentations and publications
  • Ensure that all activities are in line with Environment, Health and Safety principles, Ethics & Compliance guidelines
  • Collaborate across departments and countries


Skills on Resume: 

  • Product development (Hard Skills)
  • Product improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Stability evaluation (Hard Skills)
  • Regulatory support (Hard Skills)
  • Scientific collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Literature review (Hard Skills)
  • Report communication (Soft Skills)
  • EHS compliance (Hard Skills)

28. Chemist, Crystal Bay Labs, Duluth, MN

Job Summary:

  • Participate in innovation projects and support the delivery of results on time with high quality, following R&D standard processes and business needs.
  • Analyze and interpret test results. 
  • Present findings and prepare a report.
  • Ensure intellectual properties like formulation know-how are protected. 
  • Generate input that may be used for patent filing.
  • Interact with suppliers and team members from other categories and regions to collaborate and deliver the project and share relevant knowledge.
  • Keep up with internal and external developments in own field of expertise.
  • Maintain and promote a safe working environment in compliance with safety policies and procedures. 
  • Follow safe work practices and ensure good housekeeping practices.
  • Support level in problem solving, work management, experimental principles and design.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Project participation (Soft Skills)
  • Data analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Report preparation (Soft Skills)
  • IP protection (Hard Skills)
  • Patent input (Hard Skills)
  • Cross-team collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Safety compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Problem solving (Soft Skills)

29. Chemist, Clearwater Biochemicals, Jacksonville, FL

Job Summary:

  • Perform analytical method review, confirmation and/or development, method validation or verification, and method transfer activities with complete documentation, as per ICH guidelines or other technical references.
  • Assist in training the Quality Control (QC) Routine Testing Team on newly implemented methods or systems, including training new personnel and interns.
  • Maintain the Laboratory Information Management System to ensure compliance to Computerized Software Validation (CSV) requirements, as well as supportingthe  delegate for the entire QC lab electronic system, electronic data files for data protection and security.
  • Propose and support quality improvement activities for the QC function, not limited to column management, analytical method improvement and data collection.
  • Escalate to the QC Manager and QA Manager in the event of Out-of-Specification and Out-of-Trend.
  • Assist in analytical testing, technical support (including Out-of-Specification and Out-of-Trend investigation) and compliance documentation (including Lab Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Test Methods, Specifications, Analytical Data Sheets and other relevant documents) by other departments, such as Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Production and Technical Service.
  • Involve all QC-related inventory system to support new product launch, daily business support, stability study compliance and other regulatory ad-hoc requests.
  • Assist the equipment life cycle management in the QC function, ensure timely qualification, calibration and preventive maintenance as per established system/schedule.
  • Ensure laboratory safety compliance and safe work practices and support compliance to Good Laboratory Practices, MS ISO/IEC 17025 and GMP.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Method validation (Hard Skills)
  • Team training (Soft Skills)
  • LIMS management (Hard Skills)
  • Quality improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Issue escalation (Soft Skills)
  • Technical support (Soft Skills)
  • Inventory management (Hard Skills)
  • Safety compliance (Hard Skills)

30. Chemist, Bluewater Chemical Research, Charleston, SC

Job Summary:

  • Responsible for testing and release of raw materials and finished products as per the company's standard operating procedures and industry guidelines.
  • Assist in research & development and the continual improvement of products.
  • Keep apprised of developments in industry and chemical streams.
  • Accountable for ensuring that the analytical data generated for samples is accurate, precise and in compliance with industry standards and company requirements.
  • Prepare reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
  • Document testing, observations, deviations, OOS investigation and results clearly and completely.
  • Read and understand internal SOPs and analytical procedures.
  • Write standard operating procedures and analytical methods.
  • Ensures that all laboratory functions are performed in a safe manner, following all relevant company and department safety rules and procedures. 
  • Ensures that good housekeeping is maintained in the laboratory and other workplaces.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Material testing (Hard Skills)
  • R&D support (Hard Skills)
  • Industry knowledge (Soft Skills)
  • Data accuracy (Hard Skills)
  • Sample preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation skills (Soft Skills)
  • SOP writing (Hard Skills)
  • Safety adherence (Hard Skills)

31. Chemist, Prairie View Laboratories, Wichita, KS

Job Summary:

  • Test raw materials including purified water, in-process products (bulk), finished products and stability samples
  • Prepare and standardize the reference standard
  • Prepares a variety of reagent solutions and performs statistical analysis
  • Maintain proper storage, inventory and expiration dates
  • Maintains laboratory notebook, logbooks, and records (daily receipt log)
  • Calculates and writes analysis reports/forms for the tested assay according to the specification for approval
  • Maintains cleanliness and good housekeeping in the work area including proper disposal of waste products
  • Ensures proper labeling of samples and equipment
  • Assists or performs method validation tasks
  • Verify the test results of co-workers at the same or lower level
  • Use discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters
  • Resolve conflict in a professional and expeditious manner


Skills on Resume: 

  • Material testing (Hard Skills)
  • Solution preparation (Hard Skills)
  • Statistical analysis (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory management (Hard Skills)
  • Record keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Report writing (Soft Skills)
  • Method validation (Hard Skills)
  • Conflict resolution (Soft Skills)

32. Chemist, Silver Lake Science Center, Manchester, NH

Job Summary:

  • Perform chemical, bacteriological and physical laboratory tests for the water recycling facility including preparation of analytical standard solutions and reagents utilized for analyses.
  • Reviews and scrutinizes standardized procedures and methods used in analyses.
  • Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
  • Participates in shared responsibilities to maintain laboratory programs including quality assurance, safety, and training.
  • Assist in projects assigned and work effectively in a team environment
  • Perform stability testing (pH, viscosity, texture, odor, color) and accurate recording of results
  • Work with marketing on shades development and sample approval
  • Assist in researching raw materials and technologies in formulation development
  • Prioritize work and complete assignments with little to no supervision
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, personnel, co-workers, subordinates, customers and the general public


Skills on Resume: 

  • Laboratory testing (Hard Skills)
  • Procedure review (Hard Skills)
  • Instrument operation (Hard Skills)
  • Quality assurance (Hard Skills)
  • Teamwork skills (Soft Skills)
  • Stability testing (Hard Skills)
  • Research support (Hard Skills)
  • Work prioritization (Soft Skills)

33. Chemist, Mountain Ridge Pharma, Helena, MT

Job Summary:

  • Ensuring at all times that a high degree of accuracy and precision is applied to chemistry methods and procedures through incorporating and promoting good laboratory practice principles.
  • Responsible for ensuring that work throughput is followed in accordance with documented methods and procedures and to correct specifications.
  • Advising the Deputy Lab Manager of repetitive problems in connection with training and development objectives that manifest during the execution of day-to-day analytical methods and procedures and associated standard operating practices.
  • Carrying out all method development and validation within the chemistry section of the lab and implementing them fully.
  • Operating all instrumentation within the chemistry section of the lab including GCMS, ICPMS, CHN Analyser and IC.
  • Maintaining records and laboratory data in agreement with the Deputy Lab Manager such that work is clearly and easily auditable and traceable.
  • Processing and exporting analytical data unsupervised in preparation of results being checked and authorised prior to reporting.
  • Review of control charts on a daily basis.
  • Assisting the Lab Manager in setting out and implementing extended training and cross training programmes that will ensure that the post holder is sufficiently well trained to carry out analytical responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisting the Lab Manager in updating the postholders training record at every training milestone, while maintaining competency training records as a record of achievement beyond the initial 12 months training and development.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Lab accuracy (Hard Skills)
  • Method compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Training advising (Soft Skills)
  • Method validation (Hard Skills)
  • Instrumentation operation (Hard Skills)
  • Record keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Data processing (Hard Skills)
  • Training coordination (Soft Skills)

34. Chemist, Atlantic Coast Biotech, Wilmington, NC

Job Summary:

  • Take full responsibility for own training records.
  • Undertake other duties of an appropriate nature in consultation with the Deputy Lab Manager.
  • Ensuring that all laboratory work areas and workstations are kept clean and tidy.
  • Prepared to travel both nationally and internationally
  • Ensuring compliance with all Company Health, Safety &amp, Environmental procedures as instructed.
  • Maintaining a professional standard and appearance at all times during working hours and whilst promoting the company on company business.
  • Ensuring that all Laboratory equipment is maintained in a working and calibrated state, and organizing maintenance. 
  • Ensuring equipment is compliant with the guidelines of the UK’s 17025 accreditation.
  • Providing technical advice and support to the lab staff on technical problems, acting in a ‘troubleshooting’ capacity to subordinates.
  • Assist in carrying out technical analysis for customer complaints.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Training management (Soft Skills)
  • Task flexibility (Soft Skills)
  • Workplace organization (Soft Skills)
  • Travel readiness (Soft Skills)
  • EHS compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Professionalism standards (Soft Skills)
  • Equipment maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Technical support (Soft Skills)

35. Chemist, Golden Valley Research, Fargo, ND

Job Summary:

  • Perform Quality Control testing of raw materials, in-process and finished product samples per approved internal and customer specifications and associated test methods.
  • Assist in sampling of raw materials upon receipt. 
  • Aid in maintaining the quick turnaround time of raw material release.
  • Complete documentation is needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms
  • Support QC audit readiness with an understanding of FDA and ISO regulations and requirements.
  • Support on-time performance in the QC lab against the Production and laboratory schedules.
  • Assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of QC lab equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Represent the company in a positive and professional manner during regular customer and vendor site visits and conference calls.
  • Act as a backup for other chemists in the lab
  • Provides clear communication of problems, situations, opportunities and progress to management.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Quality control (Hard Skills)
  • Sample handling (Hard Skills)
  • Documentation accuracy (Hard Skills)
  • Regulatory knowledge (Hard Skills)
  • Schedule management (Soft Skills)
  • Equipment troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
  • Customer relations (Soft Skills)
  • Communication skills (Soft Skills)