First Quality · 1 day ago
Laboratory Scientist
Trumbull, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expFirst Quality is a family-owned company that produces high-quality personal care and household products. They are seeking a Laboratory/Analytical Scientist to perform laboratory assignments, conduct stability and analytical testing, and manage testing protocols as part of a cross-functional R&D team.
ConsumerHealth CareInformation ServicesManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Manages the 3-rd party testing on competitive Home Care products: National Brand (NB) and National Brand Equivalent (NBE), including samples preparation
Manages competitive Home Care products inventory and database
Follows Stability Protocol requirements - pulls out samples at the designated time intervals and prepares them for physical characteristics testing
Performs stability and analytical testing of lab batches, pilot batches, production batches and raw materials (if required) using traditional wet chemistry techniques and analytical instruments such as FTIR, HPLC/UV-Vis-ELSD, GC, HS-GC/MS, KF with Thermoven, Auto Titrator and other small instruments
Collects, calculates or evaluates raw data and reports results according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) or methods in the laboratory books and electronic e-files
Ensures accurate data/results are generated during laboratory testing by performing laboratory equipment/instruments calibrations and/or settings according to the SOP
Prepares all standard and/or solutions required for testing
Participates in development of analytical and instrumental testing methods, methods transfer and methods validation
Maintains inventory of all consumables required for the instrumental and analytical testing
Maintains storage of standards and standard solutions in accordance with the internal protocols and safety guidelines
Maintains storage of raw materials, lab batches and finished products, including stability samples, in accordance with internal protocols and safety guidelines
Maintains inventory and storage of competitive products
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and Policies and participate in all training sessions including self-development, safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Helps perform cleaning performance testing of competitive National Brand and National Brand Equivalent products/formulations
Initiates investigations for all out of specification results and reports findings
Ensures the laboratory is kept in a clean, orderly, and safe manner and reports any deficiencies
Performs Enzyme activity testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
2+ years of relevant laboratory and industry experience
Knowledge of testing methods and procedures used in the Microbiology Laboratory
Strong communication skills
Flexibility and adaptability to changing tasks' priorities
Attention to details
Understanding the importance of meeting communicated timelines
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Janiak
Chief Information Officer
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2025-10-07
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