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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 Description
SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
Summary
Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.
Job Functions
- Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
- Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
- Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
- Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
- Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
- Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, or equivalent work experience, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
- TWIC
Licenses and Certifications
- N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in ASTM standards.
- Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
- Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization.
- Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
- High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.
Physical Demands of the Job
- Stand: Constantly
- Move or traverse: Constantly
- Sit: Occasionally
- Use hands: Constantly
- Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
- Climb or balance: None
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
- Talk/hear: Frequently
- Taste/Smell: Occasionally
- Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the online employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.
Company Description
SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.
Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
Summary
Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.
Job Functions
- Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
- Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
- Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
- Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
- Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
- Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, or equivalent work experience, coupled with a minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
- TWIC
Licenses and Certifications
- N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in ASTM standards.
- Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
- Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and/or groups both within the organization.
- Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while acting accordingly to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
- High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, while balancing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.
Physical Demands of the Job
- Stand: Constantly
- Move or traverse: Constantly
- Sit: Occasionally
- Use hands: Constantly
- Reach with hands and arms: Frequently
- Climb or balance: None
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
- Talk/hear: Frequently
- Taste/Smell: Occasionally
- Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally
Additional Information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the online employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Real Chemistry27
- Clean Harbors17
- SGS12
- Cardinal Health11
- The Weisscomm Group Ltd. Dba Real Chemistry11
Top Industries Hiring
- Education170
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals103
- Medical Devices44
- Consulting & Professional Services41
- Chemicals & Materials39
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 Real Chemistry, Clean Harbors, and SGS, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract research organizations consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many chemist jobs are remote?
About 8% of chemist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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