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On-Board Services is hiring a Chemist in Darien, CT For immediate consideration please send your resume to Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located   About Us: On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.   Position Details: Title: Chemist Position Type:6 month contract assignment with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need Job Location: Darien, CT Shift: 1st Shift Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO  Compensation:$30/HR   Responsibilities: The role of the Chemist is to support the R&D formulators to achieve their goals. Primarily the contractor is responsible for learning company processes and chemical hygiene guidelines, proper batching techniques, record keeping, cleaning, organization and disposal processes. The contractor will be responsible for requesting standard tests and reviews (stability, salon, PET). The contractor will work with direction from the formulators and managers.   Main tasks & responsibilities • Read and understand all department SOP (standard operating procedure) documents. Follow all PPE (personal protective equipment) guidelines. • Formulate/ batch hair related products under supervision of Senior Chemist or Manager. • Document within laboratory notebook and formulation software every batch made with details of reason for the batch, batching notes, batch specification results and other test results as applicable. • Conduct stability as required by department policy, i.e., track stability, update results charts and summarize data for review at each test period. • Co-ordinate/ submit Salon Testing; Conduct laboratory efficacy tests and write reports detailing experiments, and analysis and summary of results. • Co-ordinate/ submit Microbiological and any analytical testing needed • Communicate effectively and routinely with supervisor and, as needed, colleagues on all projects. • Communicate formulation stability and efficacy results and issues promptly and thoroughly. • Gain a working knowledge of laboratory equipment utilized to evaluate the physical and performance attributes of various product types. • Assist in the maintenance of laboratory raw materials, glassware, supplies and waste removal. • Maintain an organized, clean and tidy laboratory and cubicle workspace. Handle other projects and duties as assigned. • If the role requires: Interact with raw material vendors and other industry representatives to further expand on the understanding of their products, • If the role requires: Interact with departments and colleagues within and outside of R&D, including, but not limited to, Marketing, Manufacturing, QA and Salon Services. Seek out and read industry literature as it relates to new assignments and technologies.   Qualifications: BA, BS, or MS or Chemistry; four-year Science degree also considered; Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field Minimum 0-1 years of industry experience (Bachelor degree) Minimum 0-1 years of industry experience (Master degree)     Apply Today!   On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC.  On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.” On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.   JD# 25-00451