Chemist Jobs in Wisconsin
Chemist jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers like SC Johnson, MilliporeSigma, and Lands' End anchor steady demand for analytical, quality control, and formulation chemists. The market serves a broad range of experience levels, from entry-level lab technicians stepping into chemistry roles to senior research scientists leading product development. Wisconsin's strong manufacturing and consumer goods sectors keep hiring active year-round. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
OPPORTUNITY
The primary purpose of this position is to perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing material. Provide technical support to production and sales and ensure all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices and procedures are followed. This position will uphold the Hydrite "Standards of Excellence" through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS SUNDAY - THURSDAY 10PM-6:30AM
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES
- Uphold Hydrite's Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
- Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments or rejection decisions.
- Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely.
- Perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
- Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solutions preparations and standardization.
- Assist in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation and analysis and process laboratory portion of paperwork. Suggest corrective action.
- Assure timely technical support to production in regards to manufacturing adjustments and quality issues.
- Assure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions.
- Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times; clean glassware.
- Communicate to supervisor concerns about laboratory practices, operational problems, quality trends, etc.
- Perform and complete analysis, projects, analytical developments and revisions of quality policies as assigned by supervisor.
- Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers
- Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
- Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
- Perform administrative duties which includes the generation, distribution and filing of Certificates of Analysis.
- Maintain analytical capabilities.
- Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling.
- Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide backup support as necessary.
- Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the QC Manager
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required; preferably in a science related field.
- Must possess good laboratory analytical skills.
- Must have good presentation and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate in English.
- Able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving.
- Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to stand six to seven hours a day.
- Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day without restrictions. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.
- Able to perform tasks requiring good manual dexterity.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Bend, twist, and squat on occasion.
- Climb ladders or stairs multiple times per day.
- Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
- Must meet DOT vision requirements
JOB EXPECTATIONS
- Uphold Hydrite's Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
- Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
- Regular attendance is essential.
- Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
- Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
- Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
WHY HYDRITE?
Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out: https://vimeo.com/201673899
WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
- Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI
Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers
Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm
WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
OPPORTUNITY
The primary purpose of this position is to perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing material. Provide technical support to production and sales and ensure all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices and procedures are followed. This position will uphold the Hydrite "Standards of Excellence" through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS SUNDAY - THURSDAY 10PM-6:30AM
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES
- Uphold Hydrite's Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
- Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments or rejection decisions.
- Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely.
- Perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
- Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solutions preparations and standardization.
- Assist in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation and analysis and process laboratory portion of paperwork. Suggest corrective action.
- Assure timely technical support to production in regards to manufacturing adjustments and quality issues.
- Assure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions.
- Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times; clean glassware.
- Communicate to supervisor concerns about laboratory practices, operational problems, quality trends, etc.
- Perform and complete analysis, projects, analytical developments and revisions of quality policies as assigned by supervisor.
- Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers
- Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
- Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
- Perform administrative duties which includes the generation, distribution and filing of Certificates of Analysis.
- Maintain analytical capabilities.
- Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling.
- Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide backup support as necessary.
- Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the QC Manager
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required; preferably in a science related field.
- Must possess good laboratory analytical skills.
- Must have good presentation and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate in English.
- Able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving.
- Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to stand six to seven hours a day.
- Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day without restrictions. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.
- Able to perform tasks requiring good manual dexterity.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Bend, twist, and squat on occasion.
- Climb ladders or stairs multiple times per day.
- Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.
- Must meet DOT vision requirements
JOB EXPECTATIONS
- Uphold Hydrite's Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
- Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
- Regular attendance is essential.
- Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
- Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
- Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
WHY HYDRITE?
Watch this Why Hydrite video to find out: https://vimeo.com/201673899
WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
- Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
- YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI
Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers
Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm
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- Science & Research
- Chemicals & Materials
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemist jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related science field
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, or spectroscopy
- Proficiency in data analysis, laboratory documentation, and standard operating procedure compliance
- Experience in a regulated environment such as food, pharma, or industrial manufacturing
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices and quality management systems like ISO or cGMP
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting results to cross-functional teams
Chemist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chemist in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license to work as a chemist in most private-sector roles. The standard path is a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related science, followed by entry-level laboratory work in one of the state's manufacturing, food science, or pharmaceutical companies. Pursuing American Chemical Society certification can strengthen your candidacy, and graduate degrees open doors to research and senior positions at institutions like the University of Wisconsin system.
How much do chemists make in Wisconsin?
Chemists in Wisconsin earn a median of about $78,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,020 for the lowest 10% to over $109,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chemists in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin chemist roles are posted by Materion, AMSOIL, and Hydrite and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's consumer goods, specialty chemicals, and food manufacturing industries mean demand is spread across both large multinationals and regional producers throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most chemist jobs?
Milwaukee, Sparta, and Verona account for the largest share of chemist openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense concentration of manufacturing and life sciences employers, Madison draws heavily from university-affiliated research and biotech, and Green Bay's food processing and packaging industries support consistent demand for quality and analytical chemists.
Are there remote chemist jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Most chemistry work requires physical access to laboratory equipment, instruments, and materials, which limits remote options compared to desk-based fields. About 0% of chemist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in regulatory affairs, technical writing, or data-focused quality roles rather than bench science.
How can I get hired as a chemist in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly for laboratory technician or quality control associate roles, which large Wisconsin manufacturers in food, plastics, and consumer goods regularly fill with recent graduates. Companies like SC Johnson and regional food processors in the Fox Valley run internship and new-grad programs designed for candidates without full-time experience. A degree in chemistry paired with undergraduate lab coursework or a co-op placement is typically enough to compete for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to chemist jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to chemist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employer without any intermediary steps.
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