Apex International is a dynamic, high-quality manufacturer of personal and home care products with an extensive range of capabilities in OTC, cosmetic, and natural products. Apex is a leader in contract manufacturing because of its: • Measurable advantage in quality • Commitment to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement • Financial Strength as a privately held, single-owner company • Employees that are great at customer focus and problem-solving

  Quality Control Chemist 3rd Shift 

Apex is currently seeking an accomplished QC Chemist  to contribute to the success of our customers by ensuring quality through evaluation of raw material, bulk, and finished products and ensure compliance to specifications.

Apex International is a rapidly growing & financially stable environment that prides itself on internal employee development, promotion from within, and providing a fun and dynamic working environment. Apex International offers competitive wages, a full benefits package including medical & dental, various insurance (life, long & short-term disability, AD&D), 401k options, generous vacation and additional PTO accrual.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform testing and evaluations of raw material, bulk and finished products in accordance to written procedures.


• Ensures product quality specifications and customer standards are met and maintained to the Customers’ satisfaction.


• Utilizes data to focus improvement efforts so customer requirements and regulatory regulations are met.


• Understand and maintain a culture of “lean action” within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.


• Perform other work as assigned.

Prior Experience:  0-2 years GMP lab experience; prefer a minimum of 6 months experience in a Chemistry lab environment such as pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care, food processing, etc.  

Knowledge Requirements:  To be effective, this position requires the ability to multi task, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and the ability to organize.  Lab experience normally acquired through a 4-year college degree in Chemistry, Biology or related science discipline and/or equivalent experience is needed.   

Technical Competencies:

• Must have knowledge and experience with wet chemistry techniques including analytical balance, volumetric  glassware, pH,  titration; UV/Vis and FTIR experience is preferred. 

• Can maintain and grow technical knowledge and expertise. Can be accurate, precise and pay attention to detail.

• Can read and follow written work instructions and specifications.

• Ability to perform testing, review testing data and report on results.

To apply please visit- www.trustapexinternational.com/careers/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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