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Chemist jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, materials science, food and beverage, petrochemicals, and environmental testing, at every level from entry-level lab technician to principal scientist and research director, with specializations in analytical, organic, and industrial chemistry. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Company Scope:
American Spraytech is a rapidly-growing, turnkey innovator, formulator, and contract manufacturer of spray products for cosmetics, personal care, and over-the-counter drug brands, distributors, and retailers. Our customers range from Fortune 500 consumer goods companies to boutique salons and beauty start-ups. Our business is propelled by LOVE for our partners, people and products, as exemplified by our dedication to cutting-edge technology, customer service, and quality.
We are looking for a Chemist I to operate under the supervision of our Research & Innovation Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, making, and testing batch and finished products, as well as perform routine and non-routine testing in order to identify any quality or stability issues that need to be corrected. In addition, they would be the main technical representative for a few accounts to respond to their client’s emails, status phone calls, and see their product and sampling request through from ideation to production. We're looking for a professional with experience in personal care and testing within a laboratory setting. Become a part of American Spraytech and take on this exciting challenge!
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401K plan with employer match
Responsibilities & Main Activities (includes, but is not limited to):
- Be the technical representative for their assigned client accounts
- Responsible for responding to emails and participating in routine scheduled status update calls.
- Responsible for making routine sample batches following defined protocols & routine equipment for their assigned client accounts.
- Prepare and perform routine and non-routine stability and compatibility tests and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
- Calculate test results, and report and document results, some via a computer, and reviewing for accuracy
- Perform quality control and calibrate equipment if necessary
- Be a team player to assist other chemists to help make routine batches for them if necessary, outside of daily tasks.
- Practice safe work habits, including complying with all cGMP, safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
Skills:
- Effective verbal, listening, and communications skills
- Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals on schedule and to ensure product quality
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Committed to excellence
- Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science-related field preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting making batches following a defined protocol, and performing routine testing
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Company Scope:
American Spraytech is a rapidly-growing, turnkey innovator, formulator, and contract manufacturer of spray products for cosmetics, personal care, and over-the-counter drug brands, distributors, and retailers. Our customers range from Fortune 500 consumer goods companies to boutique salons and beauty start-ups. Our business is propelled by LOVE for our partners, people and products, as exemplified by our dedication to cutting-edge technology, customer service, and quality.
We are looking for a Chemist I to operate under the supervision of our Research & Innovation Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, making, and testing batch and finished products, as well as perform routine and non-routine testing in order to identify any quality or stability issues that need to be corrected. In addition, they would be the main technical representative for a few accounts to respond to their client’s emails, status phone calls, and see their product and sampling request through from ideation to production. We're looking for a professional with experience in personal care and testing within a laboratory setting. Become a part of American Spraytech and take on this exciting challenge!
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401K plan with employer match
Responsibilities & Main Activities (includes, but is not limited to):
- Be the technical representative for their assigned client accounts
- Responsible for responding to emails and participating in routine scheduled status update calls.
- Responsible for making routine sample batches following defined protocols & routine equipment for their assigned client accounts.
- Prepare and perform routine and non-routine stability and compatibility tests and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
- Calculate test results, and report and document results, some via a computer, and reviewing for accuracy
- Perform quality control and calibrate equipment if necessary
- Be a team player to assist other chemists to help make routine batches for them if necessary, outside of daily tasks.
- Practice safe work habits, including complying with all cGMP, safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations
Skills:
- Effective verbal, listening, and communications skills
- Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals on schedule and to ensure product quality
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Committed to excellence
- Computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science-related field preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting making batches following a defined protocol, and performing routine testing
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Eurofins23
- Clean Harbors21
- Abbott8
- Veolia8
- Arcwood Environmental8
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals18
- Medical Devices15
- Chemicals & Materials15
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Manufacturing8
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
Migrate Mate lists chemist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
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 Eurofins, Clean Harbors, and Abbott, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract research organizations consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many chemist jobs are remote?
About 14% of chemist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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