Associate Chemist - Environmental

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Associate Chemist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

•Work in sample preparation lab for dioxin/furan sample preparation

•Perform extractions on water, soil, food, feed, and tissue

•Needs to perform procedures involving some complexity with careful detail to work

•Maintain instrumentation used for analysis (GC/HPLC or other)

•Prep samples for various analytical methods

•Analyze/prep quality control samples, standards, and client samples to ensure all regulatory and client requirements are met

•Review and assemble data in an efficient manner with a high degree of quality

•Evaluate current organizational and analytical systems

•Suggest and implement corrective action to ensure that prep and/or analysis are performed in alignment with client and/or regulatory requirements

•Perform all duties with minimal supervision

Roles is open on 1st shift.

1st Shift: Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday 4:30am-12:30pm OR 6:30am-3:00pm

Training: Monday -Friday, 4:30am start time

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess :

•Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

•Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail

•Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude

•Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

•Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or equivalent experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)

•Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.

As a Eurofins Lancaster Labs employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.