Associate Chemist (Associate Scientist) -Environment Testing

Eurofins; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical testing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled individual to maintain and analyze GC/MS instrumentation while ensuring adherence to quality control standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and be proficient in English. This role offers a pay rate of $18/hour plus benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain GC/MS instrumentation and analyze samples.
• Review and assemble supporting GC/MS data.
• Conduct activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

GC/MS experience

Technical and reasoning skills

Documentation skills

Problem-solving ability

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Job description

Overview

Maintaining GC/MS instrumentation; tuning and calibrating instruments daily; analyzing quality control and client samples; reviewing and assembling this data in an efficient manner with a high degree of quality to meet client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Maintains GC/MS instrumentation
• Tunes and calibrates GC/MS
• Analyzes samples by GC/MS
• Reviews and assembles all supporting GC/MS data
• Reads, understands, and carries out SOPs
• Understands and uses appropriate computer programs and databases and other software in a Windows-based environment
• Demonstrates and maintains awareness of technical innovations and progress in the environmental field (including periodic literature examination for relevant scientific information)
• Makes calibration standards or other quality control samples
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Shift: 3 pm–11:30 pm (2nd shift); training will be Monday‑Friday, 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Ideal Candidates

• GC/MS experience preferred
• Above average technical and reasoning skills (including logical thinking and deductive reasoning)
• Good work habits and documentation skills (e.g., cleanliness, accuracy, cautiousness, and neatness)
• Positive attitude toward quality control, safety procedures, and ethical practices
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, as well as recognize and meet all deadlines or due dates
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Problem‑solving ability; troubleshooting techniques

Pay & Benefits

Pay rate: $18/hour + 10% shift differential. As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options. The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee's full‑time or part‑time regular status.

Company Information

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eurofins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique. We embrace diversity and are committed to supporting your career development.