How to hire a chemistry technologist

How to hire a chemistry technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step chemistry technologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a chemistry technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new chemistry technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a chemistry technologist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A chemistry technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, chemistry technologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of chemistry technologists.

   Type of Chemistry Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Chemistry Technologist	Chemical technicians use special instruments and techniques to help chemists and chemical engineers research, develop, produce, and test chemical products and processes.	$15-31
   Quality Control Analyst	Quality assurance representatives are professionals who are responsible for ensuring the quality of units produced or manufactured is following the standards set by the industry. These representatives supervise the entire production process to identify erroneous methods or tools being used by workers and observing produced for visible defects... Show more	$19-41
   Research And Development Scientist	A research and development scientist specializes in conducting scientific studies and experiments to develop new products and technologies. They usually work at laboratories where they are in charge of conducting research and assessments, coming up with new ideas, performing tests, streamlining product requirements and guidelines, collaborating with fellow experts, utilizing previous studies and advanced software, and maintaining records of all procedures... Show more	$30-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lab Equipment
   • Chromatography
   • Analytical Chemistry
   • HPLC
   • Sample Preparation
   • Laboratory Procedures
   • GMP
   • Lims
   • UV/Vis
   • Wet Chemistry
   • GLP
   • Titration
   • Method Development
   • Liquid Chromatography

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Train in performing GLP (research testing regulate by the FDA).
   • Perform daily chemical production work following ISO and GMP guidelines; additionally create and monitor the production schedule.
   • Perform analysis of plant fluids utilizing AA, ICP, HPLC, GC, gamma spectroscopy, and liquid scintillation.
   • Used GC (gas chromatography) analysis to determine the amount of trans fat in salad oil, ensuring customers specifications.
   • Work in a regulate GLP lab setting.
   • Enter and maintain data and other files in LIMS.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your chemistry technologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A chemistry technologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, chemistry technologists' average salary in utah is 51% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level chemistry technologists 49% less than senior-level chemistry technologists.
   • Certifications. A chemistry technologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a chemistry technologist's salary.

   Average chemistry technologist salary

   $46,569yearly

   $22.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level chemistry technologist salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average chemistry technologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$58,710	$28
   2	Delaware	$58,022	$28
   3	New York	$54,465	$26
   4	Nevada	$47,372	$23
   5	Illinois	$47,059	$23
   6	Colorado	$46,733	$22
   7	Texas	$46,271	$22
   8	Pennsylvania	$46,160	$22
   9	North Carolina	$43,758	$21
   10	California	$43,695	$21
   11	Minnesota	$43,392	$21
   12	Arizona	$43,280	$21
   13	Ohio	$43,075	$21
   14	Louisiana	$42,260	$20
   15	Iowa	$41,474	$20
   16	Indiana	$41,236	$20
   17	Oregon	$39,871	$19
   18	Michigan	$38,837	$19
   19	Florida	$38,010	$18
   20	Utah	$33,556	$16

   Average chemistry technologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Tri-City Medical Center	$58,712	$28.23	2
   2	NRG Energy	$51,854	$24.93	4
   3	Yale New Haven Health	$48,859	$23.49	24
   4	Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings	$48,559	$23.35	31
   5	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$48,471	$23.30	29
   6	DuPont	$48,060	$23.11	7
   7	Hospital for Special Surgery	$47,826	$22.99	4
   8	NMS Labs	$47,516	$22.84
   9	Mérieux NutriSciences	$47,215	$22.70	1
   10	Waters	$46,744	$22.47	1
   11	Mallinckrodt	$45,853	$22.04	3
   12	Food Safety Net Services	$45,560	$21.90
   13	Astrix	$45,409	$21.83	29
   14	Florida Power and Light	$45,299	$21.78
   15	Pennsylvania State Treasurer	$45,254	$21.76
   16	Exova Inc	$45,252	$21.76
   17	Element Materials Technology	$45,194	$21.73	4
   18	Laboratory Testing	$45,163	$21.71	1
   19	Cordant Health Solutions	$44,928	$21.60	2
   20	Pacific Architects and Engineers	$44,691	$21.49

4. Writing a chemistry technologist job description

   A chemistry technologist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a chemistry technologist job description:

   Chemistry technologist job description example

   Kelly has provided outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented professionals in the marketplace. Today, we are proud to offer an excellent contract opportunity for a Chemistry Technician III with our client, a leader in the medical device industry, located in Tampa, Florida.
   
   **Scope of Position:** Perform and document analytical testing per approved methods/procedures in accordance with GMP and GLP guidelines. Responsibilities:
   
   + Perform analytical testing of raw materials and drug products in accordance with GMP and GLP guidelines.
   
   + Perform and trouble-shoot USP, EP and in-house methods using analytical techniques/equipment including:
   + Titrations: potentiometric and colorimetric both manual and with auto titrator.
   
   + Standardizations of VS and reagents. A multitude of wet chemistry techniques per the USP and EP Compendia: Thin Layer Chromatography, Viscosity, Extractions, Weight Loss/Gain, Ultra Violet spectrophotometry, Infra-red spectrophotometry, Karl Fischer water content determination, loss on drying/dry to constant weight, residue on ignition, total organic compounds and conductivity, osmolality, density/specific gravity, particle size analysis
   
   + Computer software programs: lab equipment, Compliance-Wire, and additional computer support programs.
   
   + Execute investigation protocols for analytical procedures and follow up corrective actions.
   
   + Support process improvements and safety initiatives.
   
   + Suggest and implement continuous laboratory improvements.
   
   **Qualification** s:
   
   + BS degree in Chemistry or related sciences. 2 years of laboratory experience.
   
   + Proficient in pharmaceutical analytical techniques and compendia test methods.
   
   + Must be able to work and problem solve independently and as part of a team.
   
   + Experience with analytical lab equipment and operation/technical
   
   **Important information** : Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
   
   **You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
   
   **Why Kelly** ** ** **Science & Clinical?**
   
   Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
   
   **About Kelly** ** **
   
   At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
   
   Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
   Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find chemistry technologists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your chemistry technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit chemistry technologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with chemistry technologist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new chemistry technologist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the chemistry technologist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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