Scientist I - Organic Prep - Environment Testing

Location: South Bend, Indiana, USA; onsite, first shift Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Salary: $20.15–$27 per hour

Company

hirify.global Scientific provides analytical testing services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other life sciences fields.

What you will do

• Prepare environmental samples using standard laboratory techniques, including aliquoting and weighing.
• Perform routine chemical analyses, calculate results, and record and report data and unusual test occurrences.
• Apply GMP, GLP, environmental health and safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain routine laboratory instruments and become trained on complex systems such as gas chromatography, GC/MS, atomic absorption, and ICP.
• Wash glassware, maintain housekeeping, and conduct laboratory activities safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• BS or BA in chemistry or a related field; three years of laboratory experience may substitute for the degree.
• Professional working proficiency in English is required, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship is required.
• Ability to use calculators and mathematical formulas, follow written or verbal instructions, work independently, solve problems, and manage time.
• Ability to learn and follow protocols in organic preparation, metals analysis, chromatography, radiochemistry, wet chemistry, or related disciplines.

Nice to have

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Previous production-oriented work experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Career development support and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.