Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist Req #5140 kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Summary:

Performs diversified raw material and/or finished product testing according to established procedures in all areas of the analytical laboratory. Responsible for analytical methods development and validation of test materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains a working knowledge of raw material control and/or finished product analysis. May discuss procedural problems with customers and/or interplant personnel. Performs daily raw material in-process bulk and/or finished product testing to support production.

Operates analytical instrumentation:

IR spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph and UV-visible spectrophotometer, HPLC, XRF and Karl Fischer. Keeps inventory on chemicals and apparatus and writes purchase orders for these materials. Develops test methods for and performs new product assays. Performs equipment installation/operational/performance qualification on lab equipment. Knowledge of USP requirements. Qualifies/transforms products to test methods (completes documentation of such). Maintenance and calibration of equipment. Contributes suggestions for improving laboratory methods and procedures. Performs special project work with minimum supervision. Participates in the analytical in-house education training program. Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years college or equivalent. Minimum of three years of industry or relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate diverse analytical lab equipment. Analytical procedure development, validation experience, and writing skills. Effective communication skills - internal and customer contact re-procedure development or resolution of procedure concern. KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment. Job Details Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator Indirect Hiring Min Rate 65,000 USD Hiring Max Rate 68,000 USD Scan this QR code and apply! Download kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America