Chemist

Job Title: Technical Manufacturing Chemist I

Location: Scarborough, Maine

Duration: Longterm

Employment Type: Contract

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Range: $25-$28/hr on W2

Job Summary

The Technical Manufacturing Chemist I will support the production of materials used in immunology-based chromatography and enzyme tests. This role involves preparing critical and non-critical bioreagents, performing in-process quality control testing, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with manufacturing teams to maintain raw bioreagent supplies, support production requirements, investigate process issues, and contribute to product and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the production schedule to ensure timely manufacturing operations.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Implement new procedures while following appropriate safety precautions.
• Perform in-process quality control testing of manufacturing materials, including qualification activities, quality inspections, and titration.
• Maintain quality systems and ensure compliance with GMP and GLP requirements.
• Develop and follow protocols designed to support product improvement.
• Prepare critical and non-critical bioreagents for product development and manufacturing processes in accordance with established SOPs.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate manufacturing activities according to production schedules.
• Maintain adequate raw bioreagent supplies to support ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and safety requirements throughout manufacturing and testing activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior hands-on experience with the following laboratory techniques and equipment:
• Pipetting
• Spectrophotometry
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• pH meters
• Gel electrophoresis
• SDS-PAGE
• Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing chemistry, laboratory operations, or bioreagent preparation.
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and quality control testing.
• Experience supporting production schedules and maintaining laboratory reagent supplies.

Required Competencies

• Ability to work effectively both independently, with moderate supervision, and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, manufacturing software, and word processing tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and procedural compliance.
• Ability to coordinate manufacturing activities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Requirements

• First-shift schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures and manufacturing quality standards.
• Support production requirements and maintain accurate adherence to established procedures.

Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits offered by Intellectt Inc. in accordance with the applicable benefit plans and eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Application

Candidates with a background in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related disciplines and hands-on experience with laboratory techniques such as HPLC, spectrophotometry, and ELISA are encouraged to apply.