Cayman Chemical
Scientist I - Chemistry Quality Control Supervisor
Cayman Chemical, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Scientist I - Chemistry Quality Control Supervisor
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayman Chemical Company supplies scientists worldwide with the resources necessary for advancing human and animal health. We offer a vast product catalog that is constantly growing to meet the needs of our clients, and we provide service programs that include comprehensive solutions to drive clients’ projects to completion.
Responsibilities and Duties
Oversee and perform analytical testing, including HPLC, MS, NMR, TLC and other bench chemistry tests, to ensure the quality of Cayman’s chemistry catalog products
Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate failed batches and communicate results to responsible managers in a timely manner
Transfer published and previously developed methods to the Chemistry Quality department for repeat batch testing
Collaborate with Technical Support on product quality inquiries and coordinate additional product testing with analytical labs to resolve issues
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, MS, and spectroscopy instruments
Organize and manage work for Chemistry Quality testing staff including prioritization of tasks, training, development, and performance management
Establish robust quality control workflows and identify areas for improvement, including modernization of methods and instrumentation and digitization of workflows, to effectively support high volume submissions to the group
Work with manager to align priorities to Analytical Chemistry Division goals and provide regular updates on quality control metrics and status of backordered products
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in chemistry or a related field
Experience: 8 years (with Bachelor’s), 5 years (with Master’s), 0 years (with PhD) in analytical testing and instrumentation
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft SharePoint, data acquisition software (Chemstation, Chromeleon, etc.)
Solid knowledge of analytical chemistry instrumentation, methodology, and interpretation of test results (HPLC, MS, NMR, TLC, etc.)
Onsite role – must be available to work full time on-site in Ann Arbor
Demonstrate Cayman’s Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence
What We Provide
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time‑off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
Life and disability insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
Fun employee events all year long
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Casual dress
Onsite gym facility
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance
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Responsibilities and Duties
Oversee and perform analytical testing, including HPLC, MS, NMR, TLC and other bench chemistry tests, to ensure the quality of Cayman’s chemistry catalog products
Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate failed batches and communicate results to responsible managers in a timely manner
Transfer published and previously developed methods to the Chemistry Quality department for repeat batch testing
Collaborate with Technical Support on product quality inquiries and coordinate additional product testing with analytical labs to resolve issues
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation including HPLC, MS, and spectroscopy instruments
Organize and manage work for Chemistry Quality testing staff including prioritization of tasks, training, development, and performance management
Establish robust quality control workflows and identify areas for improvement, including modernization of methods and instrumentation and digitization of workflows, to effectively support high volume submissions to the group
Work with manager to align priorities to Analytical Chemistry Division goals and provide regular updates on quality control metrics and status of backordered products
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in chemistry or a related field
Experience: 8 years (with Bachelor’s), 5 years (with Master’s), 0 years (with PhD) in analytical testing and instrumentation
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft SharePoint, data acquisition software (Chemstation, Chromeleon, etc.)
Solid knowledge of analytical chemistry instrumentation, methodology, and interpretation of test results (HPLC, MS, NMR, TLC, etc.)
Onsite role – must be available to work full time on-site in Ann Arbor
Demonstrate Cayman’s Core Values – Integrity, Collaboration, People, Learning, and Excellence
What We Provide
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous paid time‑off (4 weeks) for vacations, sick and/or personal reasons
Over 10 paid holidays per year, including the week of 12/24 through 1/1
401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Debt Payment Program
Life and disability insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA)
Fun employee events all year long
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Casual dress
Onsite gym facility
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance
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