Chemist Associate

Onsite role


Description:
Work Location: Fremont, MI
Work Schedule: Alternative 12-hour schedule 6 PM - 6 AM

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Associate Chemist supports the Fremont factory’s commitment to manufacturing safe, high-quality products. This entry-level role is responsible for performing analytical testing, supporting laboratory compliance systems, and ensuring all analyses meet Client standards and regulatory expectations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laboratory and Analytical Methods:
• Collect samples from production areas according to established schedules and procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory analyses on incoming goods, in-process samples, allergens, and finished products.
• Proficient in carrying out the required analyses according to standard procedures and work instructions following client approved methods.
• Support the integration of new analytical methods, instruments, and technologies.
• Manage chemical inventory, preparation of reagents and standards, and proper disposal.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Prepare and manage samples for external analysis.  
• Contribute flexible support to all laboratory areas during peak workload or staffing gaps.

 Data and Documentation:

• Perform peer review of laboratory data.
• Enter results into digital systems and complete all documentation with precision.
• Investigate out-of-spec results and promptly report to Quality Leadership.
• Troubleshoot testing issues, sampling inconsistencies, and instrument abnormalities to ensure proper data reporting.
• Review and manage reports from external laboratory testing.

 
Factory Support:

• Collaborate closely with Production, Sanitation, Engineering, and Quality teams to deliver requested laboratory support and outputs.
• Assist the operations team by providing training and troubleshooting support for analytical testing performed on the production floor.

Compliance Systems:

• Adhere to all Client, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP0, regulatory, and Occupational Health & Environmental policies and procedures governing laboratory and operational work.
• Create and revise work instructions.
• Execute and monitor conformance to laboratory quality monitoring schemes and internal control plans.
• Participate in internal audits, proficiency testing programs, and method verifications/validations as needed.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Management Team.

Notes:
Worker shall follow Fremont Factory safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report unsafe conditions immediately, report incidents immediately or by the end of the shift, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.