Category: Engineering & Manufacturing

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Work Type: Contract

Salary: $28 - $32

Salary: $28 - $32

Work Model: On-Site

Reference #: 44925

This local company is experiencing growth with a new product line and is seeking an Analytical Chemist. They're an established SOPS but are following a newly established line created to increase sales. In this role, you will perform tests and analyze data from GC testing. If you are the ideal candidate for this opportunity, please submit your application today. 

Work model:

  • On-Site
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What you will do:

  • Develop, validate, and transfer analytical testing methods for raw materials, intermediates, and final products
  • Troubleshoot technical issues, operating analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC, GC-MS, FTIR)
  • Perform assays, write technical reports, and maintain GMP/DEA compliance
  • Support off-site testing, compound characterization, and reference material qualification
  • Set up new or existing analytical methods for compound identification, purity, and potency testing

What you will need to be successful:

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related field is required
  • Chemistry degree desired, with a PhD preferred
  • Familiarity with compliance requirements within cGMP, safety, and regulatory environments
  • Operational knowledge of analytical instrumentation, such as HPLC
  • Strong ability to solve extremely complex problems where analysis of situations or data is used

Benefits overview: 

  • 401k 
  • Major health insurance  
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)  
  • Click here for a complete list of benefits 

Interested and qualified candidates can contact Chad Weir at (515) 225-7000 or cweir@thepalmergroup.com. 

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About Palmer Group

At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.

As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.

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