Entry Level Formulation Chemist Jobs in Riverside, CA

Company Overview:

Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality lubricant additives and firefighting chemicals. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error and the job doesn’t offer second chances.

At Perimeter, we characterize the solutions we develop as ‘Solutions that Save’ – because it helps underscore what we are trying to accomplish for our customers, and the world at large, across all our business segments.

THIS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION

Laboratory Technician I plays a key role in supporting daily laboratory operations by ensuring the lab remains clean, organized, and well-stocked. Responsibilities include washing jars, glassware, and laboratory equipment; cleaning and maintaining work areas; stocking laboratory supplies; assisting with sample and material preparation; managing inventory; and supporting the Formulation Chemist, Research Chemist and Senior Laboratory Technician with routine laboratory tasks. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, eager to learn, and committed to maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (not in any priority):

• Assist research personnel in the development of fire safety products
• Perform laboratory tests in accordance with established written procedures
• Accurately document and report all test results and observations; support the team as needed
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment, including cleaning and routine maintenance of lab facilities and equipment
• Clean up laboratory spills and properly dispose of samples, raw materials, and chemicals in compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Perform required safety inspections and checks
• Receive, inspect, organize, and uniquely identify incoming test samples
• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure they are in good working condition and properly calibrated
• Prepare solutions, including corrosion acids, as assigned
• Maintain and manage laboratory supply inventories
• Order laboratory supplies while ensuring cost efficiency
• Ensure all lab supplies and standards are fully stocked and readily available
• Log samples in and out of shipper books, ensuring Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are included
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Must be able to travel as required

Required Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experienced in laboratory work, with a minimum of one year in academic or industrial settings
• Familiar with laboratory techniques
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with good judgment and the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Dynamic and fast-paced laboratory environment with evolving priorities
• Work may involve exposure to dust, chemicals, and raw materials in a controlled setting
• Flexibility is important, as tasks and priorities may shift based on project needs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Role includes standing, walking, and handling laboratory equipment and materials throughout the day
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas
• Work is performed in accordance with established safety and environmental guidelines
• Requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Emphasis on maintaining a clean, organized, and collaborative laboratory environment

Benefits:

Perimeter Solutions offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays among others.

EEOC:

Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.