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Chemist Assistant

New Port Richey, FL

$17 - $23.80/hr

General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CHEMIST ASSISTANT This position's primary responsibility is to accept and pick-up samples at all the Pasco County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Preserves samples ...

Pasco County, FL

Chemist Assistant

New Port Richey, FL · On-site

$17 - $23.80/hr

General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CHEMIST ASSISTANT This position's primary responsibility is to accept and pick-up samples at all the Pasco County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Preserves samples ...

Archer Daniels Midland

Assistant Chemist - Forsyth, MO SUMMARY: Performs chemical and physical testing of samples submitted to SORA Laboratories. Maintains the chemistry and physical testing facilities and supplies in good ...

Agr International, Inc.

Assistant Chemist

Maumee, OH · On-site

American Glass Research is seeking an Analytical Chemist to work at its laboratory in Maumee, Ohio. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional, with strong attention to detail.

ADM

Assistant Chemist - Forsyth, MO

Forsyth, MO · On-site

$56K - $71K/yr

Assistant Chemist - Forsyth, MOSUMMARY: Performs chemical and physical testing of samples submitted to SORA Laboratories. Maintains the chemistry and physical testing facilities and supplies in good ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for chemist assistant in the United States is $24.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Chemist Assistants are professionals who support chemists in laboratory settings by preparing materials, conducting routine tests, maintaining equipment, and recording data. They help ensure experiments run smoothly by following safety protocols and handling chemicals properly. Their work is essential for accurate research, quality control, and product development in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and manufacturing.

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Infographic showing various Chemist Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,923 per year, or $24 per hour.

Chemist Assistant

Pasco County

New Port Richey, FL

$17 - $23.80/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Pasco County rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

202nd of 855 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CHEMIST ASSISTANT This position's primary responsibility is to accept and pick-up samples at all the Pasco County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Preserves samples upon receipt at the laboratory. Assists chemists by washing glassware and sample bottles, preparing bottle orders, and performs related work as required.

The position includes Saturday and Sunday work hours. Essential Job Functions Accepts and picks up wastewater samples at all the wastewater treatment plants, follows chain of custody protocols, and returns the samples to the laboratory. Preserves samples upon receipt at the laboratory (if they have not been preserved).

Washing glassware for the chemists and washing sample bottles when analysis is complete following specific dishwashing protocols which involve handling acids. Assists in putting bottle kit orders together for clients and delivering sample bottles and reports to the wastewater treatment plants. Maintains shipping logs for contract lab within document control system.

Conducts routine daily maintenance of the laboratory vehicle. Must be highly responsible, reliable, and self-motivating. Assists with answering the laboratory phone and window when necessary.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Performs other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.

Ability to maintain accurate records and follow both written and oral directions. Ability to safely operate a Pasco County vehicle in accordance with Florida traffic laws. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year experience with record keeping and computer operation.

Laboratory experience preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

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