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R.I. Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
Position Announcement
Job Title: Chemist I
Position: Environmental Chemist
Departments: Inorganics
Supervisor: Department Team Lead
Position Summary:
RI Analytical Laboratories, Inc. is a leading environmental and product & materials testing laboratory that has been serving the southern New England area for over 40 years. RI Analytical is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team in Warwick, RI as full-time chemists.
In this role you will be responsible for providing operational support in your department by actively participating in daily laboratory production. Further, you will work with the department Team Lead to develop laboratory skills to ensure that workflow is managed according to sample holding time, priority status, and due dates while remaining compliant with RI Analytical’s quality systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), health & safety regulations, and company policies. As skills develop, you will assist with the training of Chemists and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory issues.
As a Chemist I, your essential functions will be to:
- Actively participate in daily laboratory production. This should account for approximately 90% of your work time. In time, this may include review of raw data.
- With assistance from the Team Lead, coordinate workflow to achieve most effective production while satisfying requirements for quality, on-time performance, and holding time with minimal supervision.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of common laboratory issues.
- Follow procedures as outlined in SOPs relevant to trained assays.
- Complete an Initial Demonstration of Capability (IDC) prior to performing analytical testing on samples independently and then complete an annual Continuing Demonstration of Capability (CDC).
- Adhere to R.I. Analytical’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Code of Ethics and other policies defined in the Quality Manual, and Employee Handbook.
- Communicate any laboratory issues in a timely manner to the Team Lead.
- Maintain and promote clean, organized, and functional work areas.
- Other duties as assigned by the Team Lead or senior management.
Qualifications:
Education - At minimum, an Associates’ degree in chemistry or related science.
Experience - This is an entry level position. General laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
RI Analytical Laboratories, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC-MS, or other chromatographic and spectroscopic instruments
- Familiarity with GMP, GLP, or ISO 17025 quality and compliance frameworks
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems such as LIMS or ELN platforms
- Experience writing and reviewing standard operating procedures and analytical test reports
- Strong data analysis skills including statistical interpretation and use of software such as JMP or Python
Tips for Your Chemist Job Search
Tailor your resume to instrumentation
List every analytical instrument you've operated, including HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, and NMR, with the specific models where you can. Hiring managers scan for these before anything else, and a generic 'laboratory skills' line won't pass that filter.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Highlight your regulatory and documentation experience
Employers in pharma and food manufacturing weight GMP, GLP, and ISO 17025 compliance heavily. Spell out the specific frameworks you've worked under and the documentation systems you've used, such as LIMS or electronic lab notebooks, in a dedicated skills section.
Target postings by sub-discipline, not just title
Search for 'analytical chemist,' 'formulation chemist,' or 'process chemist' rather than the broad title alone. Job postings often omit the generic title entirely, so sub-discipline searches surface openings that a top-level search misses.
Prepare for a technical screening before the interview
Many chemistry employers send a written problem set or ask you to interpret a spectrum or data set during an initial phone screen. Review your method development fundamentals and be ready to walk through your data interpretation process out loud, not just your conclusions.
Negotiate offers by referencing published wage data
Before accepting any offer, look up median wages for your specific sub-specialty and region using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Cite the figures directly in your counter-offer rather than a general sense that the offer is low, which gives the conversation a factual anchor.
Chemist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chemists?
The companies hiring the most chemists right now include Clean Harbors, Eurofins, and SGS, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract research organizations consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many chemist jobs are remote?
About 9% of chemist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because lab work requires physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements include regulatory affairs, cheminformatics, computational chemistry, and quality assurance documentation roles that don't require hands-on instrument operation.
How do you become a chemist?
You become a chemist by earning at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related field, which qualifies you for most entry-level analytical and quality lab roles. For research and development positions, a master's or doctoral degree is typically required. Building hands-on instrument experience during internships or co-ops before graduation gives you a concrete edge when applying for your first full-time role.
Can you get hired as a chemist with little or no experience?
You can get hired in an entry-level chemist or lab technician role with limited professional experience if you can demonstrate hands-on instrument proficiency, ideally from coursework, undergraduate research, or a co-op placement. Employers hiring at this level focus on your technique and your ability to follow protocols accurately rather than years on the job. Targeting quality control and testing labs is often more accessible than research roles for candidates just starting out.
What does the chemist interview process look like?
Most chemist interviews follow a multi-stage process that begins with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a technical interview with a hiring manager or senior scientist. You'll often be asked to interpret data, walk through a method you've developed, or troubleshoot a hypothetical instrument problem. Some employers, particularly in pharma, include a written technical assessment or a brief on-site lab exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to chemist jobs?
You can find and apply to chemist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in industries including pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, food science, and materials research. Find the roles that match your sub-specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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