Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - 2nd Shift, Tues-Sat (Analytical Chemistry)

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; onsite laboratory position. Regular schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM; training is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Compensation: $18–$20.90 per hour, with a 10% shift differential noted separately.

Company

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

What you will do

• Prepare reagents, samples, and standards for routine and non-routine environmental analyses.
• Operate GC/FID, GC/TCD, purge-and-trap GC, and GC/ELCD instrumentation independently or with mentor guidance.
• Analyze QC and client samples for TPH, DRO, alcohols, light gases, and related compounds.
• Perform dilutions, calculations, instrument calibration, routine maintenance, and laboratory operations.
• Document testing, observations, deviations, sample preparation, maintenance, and results in compliance with SOP, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Evaluate data, generate reports, track samples in LIMS, identify problems, and escalate issues affecting results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional working proficiency in English is required.
• Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship is required.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry, laboratory techniques, calculations, documentation, and SOPs.
• Strong computer, scientific, organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, learn new techniques, manage multiple tasks, and maintain accurate records.

Nice to have

• BS in Chemistry.
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Analytical Chemistry coursework.

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 training.
• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and sustainability.