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Top employerState of Washington
Top cityPlano, TX
Work type83% On-site
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Chemist 2, Newborn Screening Laboratory DOH9033
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State of Washington
Chemist 2, Newborn Screening Laboratory DOH9033
Shoreline, Washington
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Chemist 2, Newborn Screening Laboratory DOH8903
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Washington State Health Care Authority
Chemist 2, Newborn Screening Laboratory DOH8903
Shoreline, Washington
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ICP-MS Laboratory Chemist - MI
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US Cannalytics
ICP-MS Laboratory Chemist - MI
Warren, Michigan
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Laboratory Chemist
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Nebraska Public Power District
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Laboratory Research Scientist/Analytical Chemist
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Apotheca, Inc.
Laboratory Research Scientist/Analytical Chemist
Gainesville, Georgia
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Chemist 2, Newborn Screening Laboratory DOH9033
State of Washington·Shoreline, Washington
Job functions:
$5,644.8 - $7,585.2/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in chemistry
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Description
Chemist 2, Newborn Screening Laboratory
This is a full-time onsite position located at our Public Health Laboratory in Shoreline, WA.
The Opportunity
As a Chemist in the Newborn Screening Laboratory, you will perform specialized laboratory testing and analysis of newborn blood specimens to identify heritable disorders that can affect an infant’s health and development. Working in a high-volume, CLIA-certified laboratory, you will use advanced analytical instruments and biochemical testing methods to measure chemical components, evaluate results, and identify abnormal findings that may require additional testing. Your work is essential to Washington’s Newborn Screening Program, helping ensure infants with treatable conditions are identified as early as possible so they can receive appropriate follow-up care.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Perform chemical and biochemical testing of newborn blood specimens using analytical instruments and methods, including tandem mass spectrometry, chromatography, immunoassays, electrophoresis, and other laboratory techniques.
- Analyze test results, evaluate abnormal findings, and conduct additional testing to investigate questionable results and determine whether further analysis is needed.
- Monitor quality control and quality assurance measures to ensure testing accuracy, reliability, and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment, addressing issues that could affect testing accuracy or workflow.
- Prepare and evaluate newborn blood specimens for testing, including sorting, assessing specimen suitability, and preparing samples for initial and repeat testing.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, standards, and quality control materials, and monitor supply inventory to maintain testing operations.
- Maintain laboratory records, document test results, prepare routine reports, and provide backup testing and quality control support for other screening areas.
- Contribute to laboratory improvements by assisting with procedure updates, evaluating new testing technologies, and participating in method verification and validation projects.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This position offers the opportunity to apply your laboratory expertise to work that has a direct and lasting impact on infant health. You'll be part of a specialized public health laboratory team responsible for identifying treatable conditions early in life, helping families access timely follow-up care and giving infants across Washington a healthier start.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a detail-oriented laboratory professional who takes pride in producing accurate, reliable testing results. You approach complex testing and troubleshooting with analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to quality. You work well independently while contributing to a collaborative laboratory environment, understand the importance of established testing procedures, and recognize how your work supports the health of infants and families across Washington.
Required Qualifications
There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Five (5) or more years of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory.
Option 2: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, or a health-related field which includes 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of chemistry and at least one course and one lab in molecular biology; AND two years of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory.
Option 3: Master’s degree in chemistry, microbiology; AND six (6) or more months of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory
And the following knowledge skills and experience:
- Experience performing chemical, biochemical, or analytical testing in a laboratory setting.
- Experience operating analytical laboratory instruments to conduct testing and measure chemical or biochemical components.
- Experience preparing and processing laboratory specimens and evaluating their suitability for testing.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures, including monitoring test performance, identifying irregular results, and documenting findings.
- Experience documenting, evaluating, and maintaining laboratory test results and records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performing biochemical testing on biological specimens, such as blood or dried blood spots.
- Experience using analytical methods such as tandem mass spectrometry, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), immunoassays, electrophoresis, Molecular or biochemical assays.
- Experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical, diagnostic, public health, or CLIA-certified laboratory.
- Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or other laboratory testing software.
- Experience troubleshooting analytical instruments and performing routine equipment maintenance.
- Experience preparing laboratory reagents, standards, and quality control materials.
- Experience supporting laboratory method verification, validation, or implementation of testing procedures.
Employee Benefits
We want you to have the support and benefits you need to do your best work while building a career that fits your life. As a DOH employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, with resources to support you now and help you plan for the future. Learn more about DOH benefits and what it’s like to work with us by visiting Work@Health.
The Public Health Laboratories
Where Science Protects Communities
At the Public Health Laboratories, every test matters. From hunting emerging pathogens to ensuring every newborn in the state gets life-saving screenings, your work will drive disease detection, outbreak response, and protect Washington’s most vulnerable. We’re the state’s reference lab, tracking rare threats like rabies, hantavirus, and West Nile virus, analyzing outbreaks, and safeguarding food and water safety. Here, science meets service in a collaborative, equity-driven team committed to real-world impact and public health at scale.
The Newborn Screening Laboratory performs specialized testing on newborn blood spot specimens to identify rare but serious and treatable health conditions. Through advanced laboratory science, quality testing, and collaboration with health care providers and follow-up teams, we help ensure babies across Washington receive timely identification and care for conditions that could otherwise go undetected. Our work plays an important role in giving Washington's youngest residents a healthier start in life.
About the Washington State Department of Health
We're nearly 2,700 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.
At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.
What to Expect (Working Conditions):
The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Setting: This position works on-site at the Washington State Department of Health Public Health Laboratories in Shoreline, WA. The laboratory environment is fast-paced, noisy, and may be stressful, particularly during public health emergency response activities. The position involves working with dried blood specimens and various laboratory chemicals, including flammable, toxic, and carcinogenic reagents and cleaning supplies that may cause illness, skin irritation, or respiratory problems. Appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be used to minimize exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
Schedule: The DOH Public Health Laboratories operate Monday through Saturday, with regular laboratory hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An alternate or flexible work schedule may be considered at the employee's request, subject to supervisory approval. This position participates in a rotating Saturday and holiday work schedule, as the laboratory operates most holidays. Occasional work beyond 40 hours per week may be required to meet business needs, with advance notice from the supervisor when possible.
Travel Requirements: Travel is not routinely required to perform the duties of this position; however, occasional or infrequent travel may be necessary to attend meetings, training, or conferences. When driving for state business, the employee must be legally authorized to operate a state or privately owned vehicle or arrange alternate transportation.
Tools & Equipment: This position uses a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment, including incubators, refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, fume hoods, Autodelfias, fluorescent readers, pipettes, card punchers, tandem mass spectrometers, conventional and real-time PCR platforms, and other standard laboratory equipment. The position also uses personal protective equipment, computers, copiers, printers, and fax machines.
Customer Interactions: This position regularly interacts with internal and external customers, including agency staff, managers, supervisors, legislators, Governor's Office staff, local health jurisdictions, federal government representatives, the State Board of Health, external partners, and statewide professional associations. These interactions may occur in a variety of settings to exchange information, coordinate work, and support laboratory and public health program operations.
Other: This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
We Encourage You to Apply
If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Preferred qualifications describe additional experience, knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role, but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.
Application Directions
To be considered, you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application, please include the following required materials:
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application or attached as a separate document. At least one reference must be a current or recent supervisor.
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
Veterans Preference: We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must attach your applicable DD-214, NGB Form 22, or other equivalent discharge or separation documentation. Please redact your social security number, date of birth, and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, the presence or perception of a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Shawnelle Goalder at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8903.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts
Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
To be considered, please follow the application instructions and complete all required application materials. Information provided in your supplemental question responses, including education and experience, must be supported by your applicant profile.
This position is located in King County. The advertised pay includes a 5% location-based salary adjustment.
State of Washington
Chemist 2, Newborn Screening Laboratory DOH9033
Shoreline, Washington
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$5,644.8 - $7,585.2/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in chemistry
Job Description
Description
Chemist 2, Newborn Screening Laboratory
This is a full-time onsite position located at our Public Health Laboratory in Shoreline, WA.
The Opportunity
As a Chemist in the Newborn Screening Laboratory, you will perform specialized laboratory testing and analysis of newborn blood specimens to identify heritable disorders that can affect an infant’s health and development. Working in a high-volume, CLIA-certified laboratory, you will use advanced analytical instruments and biochemical testing methods to measure chemical components, evaluate results, and identify abnormal findings that may require additional testing. Your work is essential to Washington’s Newborn Screening Program, helping ensure infants with treatable conditions are identified as early as possible so they can receive appropriate follow-up care.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Perform chemical and biochemical testing of newborn blood specimens using analytical instruments and methods, including tandem mass spectrometry, chromatography, immunoassays, electrophoresis, and other laboratory techniques.
- Analyze test results, evaluate abnormal findings, and conduct additional testing to investigate questionable results and determine whether further analysis is needed.
- Monitor quality control and quality assurance measures to ensure testing accuracy, reliability, and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment, addressing issues that could affect testing accuracy or workflow.
- Prepare and evaluate newborn blood specimens for testing, including sorting, assessing specimen suitability, and preparing samples for initial and repeat testing.
- Prepare laboratory reagents, standards, and quality control materials, and monitor supply inventory to maintain testing operations.
- Maintain laboratory records, document test results, prepare routine reports, and provide backup testing and quality control support for other screening areas.
- Contribute to laboratory improvements by assisting with procedure updates, evaluating new testing technologies, and participating in method verification and validation projects.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This position offers the opportunity to apply your laboratory expertise to work that has a direct and lasting impact on infant health. You'll be part of a specialized public health laboratory team responsible for identifying treatable conditions early in life, helping families access timely follow-up care and giving infants across Washington a healthier start.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a detail-oriented laboratory professional who takes pride in producing accurate, reliable testing results. You approach complex testing and troubleshooting with analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to quality. You work well independently while contributing to a collaborative laboratory environment, understand the importance of established testing procedures, and recognize how your work supports the health of infants and families across Washington.
Required Qualifications
There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Five (5) or more years of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory.
Option 2: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, or a health-related field which includes 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of chemistry and at least one course and one lab in molecular biology; AND two years of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory.
Option 3: Master’s degree in chemistry, microbiology; AND six (6) or more months of experience performing chemical or molecular analysis in an analytical laboratory
And the following knowledge skills and experience:
- Experience performing chemical, biochemical, or analytical testing in a laboratory setting.
- Experience operating analytical laboratory instruments to conduct testing and measure chemical or biochemical components.
- Experience preparing and processing laboratory specimens and evaluating their suitability for testing.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures, including monitoring test performance, identifying irregular results, and documenting findings.
- Experience documenting, evaluating, and maintaining laboratory test results and records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience performing biochemical testing on biological specimens, such as blood or dried blood spots.
- Experience using analytical methods such as tandem mass spectrometry, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), immunoassays, electrophoresis, Molecular or biochemical assays.
- Experience performing laboratory testing in a clinical, diagnostic, public health, or CLIA-certified laboratory.
- Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or other laboratory testing software.
- Experience troubleshooting analytical instruments and performing routine equipment maintenance.
- Experience preparing laboratory reagents, standards, and quality control materials.
- Experience supporting laboratory method verification, validation, or implementation of testing procedures.
Employee Benefits
We want you to have the support and benefits you need to do your best work while building a career that fits your life. As a DOH employee, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, with resources to support you now and help you plan for the future. Learn more about DOH benefits and what it’s like to work with us by visiting Work@Health.
The Public Health Laboratories
Where Science Protects Communities
At the Public Health Laboratories, every test matters. From hunting emerging pathogens to ensuring every newborn in the state gets life-saving screenings, your work will drive disease detection, outbreak response, and protect Washington’s most vulnerable. We’re the state’s reference lab, tracking rare threats like rabies, hantavirus, and West Nile virus, analyzing outbreaks, and safeguarding food and water safety. Here, science meets service in a collaborative, equity-driven team committed to real-world impact and public health at scale.
The Newborn Screening Laboratory performs specialized testing on newborn blood spot specimens to identify rare but serious and treatable health conditions. Through advanced laboratory science, quality testing, and collaboration with health care providers and follow-up teams, we help ensure babies across Washington receive timely identification and care for conditions that could otherwise go undetected. Our work plays an important role in giving Washington's youngest residents a healthier start in life.
About the Washington State Department of Health
We're nearly 2,700 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.
At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.
What to Expect (Working Conditions):
The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Setting: This position works on-site at the Washington State Department of Health Public Health Laboratories in Shoreline, WA. The laboratory environment is fast-paced, noisy, and may be stressful, particularly during public health emergency response activities. The position involves working with dried blood specimens and various laboratory chemicals, including flammable, toxic, and carcinogenic reagents and cleaning supplies that may cause illness, skin irritation, or respiratory problems. Appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be used to minimize exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
Schedule: The DOH Public Health Laboratories operate Monday through Saturday, with regular laboratory hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An alternate or flexible work schedule may be considered at the employee's request, subject to supervisory approval. This position participates in a rotating Saturday and holiday work schedule, as the laboratory operates most holidays. Occasional work beyond 40 hours per week may be required to meet business needs, with advance notice from the supervisor when possible.
Travel Requirements: Travel is not routinely required to perform the duties of this position; however, occasional or infrequent travel may be necessary to attend meetings, training, or conferences. When driving for state business, the employee must be legally authorized to operate a state or privately owned vehicle or arrange alternate transportation.
Tools & Equipment: This position uses a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment, including incubators, refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, fume hoods, Autodelfias, fluorescent readers, pipettes, card punchers, tandem mass spectrometers, conventional and real-time PCR platforms, and other standard laboratory equipment. The position also uses personal protective equipment, computers, copiers, printers, and fax machines.
Customer Interactions: This position regularly interacts with internal and external customers, including agency staff, managers, supervisors, legislators, Governor's Office staff, local health jurisdictions, federal government representatives, the State Board of Health, external partners, and statewide professional associations. These interactions may occur in a variety of settings to exchange information, coordinate work, and support laboratory and public health program operations.
Other: This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
We Encourage You to Apply
If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Preferred qualifications describe additional experience, knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role, but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.
Application Directions
To be considered, you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application, please include the following required materials:
- Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
- Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
- Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application or attached as a separate document. At least one reference must be a current or recent supervisor.
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
Veterans Preference: We value the experience and skill veterans bring to the workforce and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Eligible veterans may qualify for veterans’ preference in accordance with Washington State Law. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must attach your applicable DD-214, NGB Form 22, or other equivalent discharge or separation documentation. Please redact your social security number, date of birth, and any other sensitive information before uploading and attaching the document.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, the presence or perception of a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Shawnelle Goalder at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8903.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts
Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
To be considered, please follow the application instructions and complete all required application materials. Information provided in your supplemental question responses, including education and experience, must be supported by your applicant profile.
This position is located in King County. The advertised pay includes a 5% location-based salary adjustment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory chemist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related science field
- Proficiency with analytical instruments including HPLC, GC-MS, and spectroscopy systems
- Experience with laboratory information management systems and data documentation
- Knowledge of GLP, GMP, or ISO 17025 quality and compliance standards
- Ability to interpret and report analytical data with accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Familiarity with EPA, USP, ASTM, or OSHA test methods relevant to the industry
Tips for Your Laboratory Chemist Job Search
Tailor your resume to instrument proficiency
List every instrument you've operated by full name, such as HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, and FTIR. Hiring managers scan for specific equipment matches because retraining on instruments costs labs time and money.
Highlight your method validation experience
Many laboratory chemist postings require hands-on method development or validation work. If you've written or executed validation protocols under USP, EPA, or ASTM standards, name the specific standard and the analyte class you worked with.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists laboratory chemist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by industry sector first
Pharma QC, environmental compliance, and industrial R&D labs each use different instrumentation, documentation standards, and regulatory frameworks. Applying within one sector at a time lets you customize your materials and speak fluently to each employer's specific environment.
Prepare a bench skills narrative for interviews
Interviewers for lab roles often ask you to walk through a past experiment from sample prep to data interpretation. Practice a concise two-to-three minute version that covers your analytical decisions, any deviations, and what the result meant for the project.
Negotiate start date around any notice or certifications
If you're completing a certification such as a state environmental lab license or a GLP training sign-off, raise it during the offer conversation. Most labs will hold a start date for a credentialed candidate rather than restart a search.
Laboratory Chemist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most laboratory chemists?
The companies hiring the most laboratory chemists right now include State of Washington, ICF, and ACZ Labs, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Washington, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract research organizations, environmental testing labs, and pharmaceutical manufacturers consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many laboratory chemist jobs are remote?
About 17% of laboratory chemist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bench roles. The sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be data review, regulatory documentation, and method consulting positions that do not require direct instrument operation.
How do you become a laboratory chemist?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related science, since most entry-level postings require it as a minimum. Gain hands-on instrument experience through coursework labs, internships, or co-op programs. Build familiarity with at least one quality framework such as GLP or GMP. Certifications from the American Chemical Society can strengthen your credentials further.
How do you get hired as a laboratory chemist with little experience?
Focus on roles titled junior chemist, laboratory technician, or analytical chemist I, which are designed for candidates early in their careers. Emphasize any instrument time from university labs, undergraduate research, or internships. Demonstrating careful documentation habits and knowledge of safety protocols often carries more weight with hiring managers than years of experience alone.
What does the laboratory chemist interview process look like?
Most lab chemist interviews include an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a lab manager or senior chemist covering instrument experience, method knowledge, and data interpretation scenarios. Some employers add a practical component where you review a data set or describe a past procedure in detail. References are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory chemist jobs?
You can find and apply to laboratory chemist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your instrument experience, industry background, and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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