Chemist/Analytical chemist

Position: Chemist/Analytical chemistLocation: Hershey, PA Duration: 3 Months with a possible extension Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: OnsitePay Rate: $30.00-$30.00/hrOverview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the worldIt also manufactures baked products, beverages and many more that are produced globallyJob Details: The successful candidate will provide laboratory support to facilitate the commissioning of workflows that will be used for projects important to key long-term company initiatives.These laboratory activities will include method development and optimization, routine testing, and process/equipment troubleshooting as necessary.The candidate will need to be familiar with analytical techniques of mixed complexity and be able perform tasks under varying degrees of supervision.Main Duties:Project Assistance -Assist current scientists with project work, working under varying degrees of supervision as necessary, including supporting GC, GC/MS, and HPLC workstreams.Provide technical input to current projects and assist in scoping new projects.Routine Testing -Perform simple to complex sample analysis as instructed from extraction through data analysis & reporting.Prepare equipment, reagents, standards and controls. Perform data interpretation and analysis.Maintain and troubleshoot equipment. Assist in the interpretation of results when requested.Method Development -Assist in development, optimization, and/or qualification of new or existing methods as instructed.Typical Day:Top Three Technical Skills:Wet analytical chemistryChromatography, including HPLC & GC, with prior GC/MS exposure.Familiar with common laboratory software, including Agilent Masshunter, Waters Empower, Labware LIMS, and/or similar.Must Haves (i.e., years of experience?)Previous hands-on experience with Chromatography instruments.Experience in maintaining + troubleshooting general lab equipmentSoftware Skills and Purpose (if applicable): Familiar with Labware LIMSProficient in MS suite of programsAttention to detailAbility to work supervised & unsupervisedAbility to adapt schedule & reprioritize work as projects change & evolve.TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity