Associate Chemist I Location: Wareham, MA area Start Date: ASAP! Duration: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire Hours: Mon-Fri; 8am-4:30pm Degree/Experience: - BS Degree in chemistry or related field and 6 months of laboratory experience. - In lieu of a degree, 4-5 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting "MUST HAVES": - Basic lab skills - Must be able to understand and follow laboratory safety standards - Must be able to wear gloves, lab coat, eye protection, sleeves, hearing protection, pesticide suit, plastic booties, dust masks, a respirator and a face mask - Willingness to learn and do repetitive tasks - Must be able to effectively use balances, meters, pumps, stir plates, funnels, pipets, burets, heating plates, fume hoods and other standard laboratory equipment Duties/Responsibilities: - Perform a variety of routine tasks and often complex and difficult procedures independently and under supervision, in support of the conduct of normal laboratory operations - Expected to detect and report problems in standardized procedures due to instrumental, sample, or test system failures - Performs a variety of routine, laboratory-based procedures. Responsible for understanding and routinely performing applicable Standard Operating Procedures, study specific protocol procedures and other laboratory assignments - Includes recording instrument and apparatus readings on standard forms, preparation of test systems and recording and compiling laboratory data in real time in a complete and thorough manner for individual assignments - Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the labs, storage and chamber areas as well as executing regular maintenance/calibration of equipment used on a regular basis - Data entry on a computer and verifying for acceptable extractability and material balance, in real-time, and decide if a repeat analysis or additional extraction is warranted #m3 System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.