Chemical Analyst

Company: Randstad
Location: Thompsons Station
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join our Laboratories as a Chemistry Analyst, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of world-renowned pet care products. We are looking for a detail-oriented scientist to join our engaged, fast-paced team in Thompson’s Station. We offer a safe, collaborative environment and the opportunity to expand your technical expertise across a wide variety of advanced analytical methodologies. salary: $27 - $27.5 per hour shift: First work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors Responsibilities What You’ll Do Perform complex bench chemistry testing on raw materials and finished pet food products to ensure strict adherence to safety specifications. Deliver high-quality, reproducible data while maintaining a strong focus on "Right First Time" laboratory practices. Optimize testing turn-around times (TAT) to support production-oriented goals and weekly KPIs. Operate and help maintain sophisticated laboratory equipment, ensuring all work aligns with our rigorous Quality Management System (QMS). Work closely with a team of 20 lab professionals to implement new methodologies and support Business As Usual (BAU) priorities. Participate in onboarding and method-specific training to stay at the forefront of food science safety and laboratory technology. What You’ll Bring Master’s Degree (MS) in Chemistry. (Preferred) 2 years of professional experience in an analytical laboratory environment. Hands-on experience with HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography), GC (Gas Chromatography), ICP-OES, or Ion Chromatography. Previous experience utilizing Laboratory Information Management Systems What We Offer Starting pay rate of $27.50/hour . Standard shift is Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Gain hands-on experience with a vast variety of analytical techniques and new methodologies. Successful performance in this 1-year contract role may lead to extensions or consideration for permanent Associate positions. Skills Laboratory/Sciences Chromatography LIMS Sampling Qualifications Years of experience: 0 years Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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