Analytical Chemistry Assistant Scientist

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 39,499 - 48,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

…and more!

Job summary

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is seeking an Assistant Scientist to apply a range of analytical methods to test substances within test systems. You will perform diverse laboratory tasks, prepare buffers, operate pH meters, and handle sample processing and cleanup across water, soil, crops, and animal tissues.

You will contribute to data summaries and reports while maintaining SM SOP/GLP standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent) and laboratory

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent; laboratory experience required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Use a diverse range of analytical methods for investigation of a test substance in a test system.
• Perform laboratory tasks including balances, measuring volumes, dispensing with syringe/pipet/cylinder, buffer prep, pH meter, sample processing, microbial analysis, TOC measurement, wet/dry determinations, sample combustions, and GC/LC instrumentation.
• Perform calculations for stock/standard solutions, linear regression, and ppm to ppt trace residue determinations; use internal standards for quantitation.
• Perform sample extraction and cleanup for water, soil, crops, and animal tissues (maceration, partitioning, SPE, QuEChERS).
• Utilize LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS instrumentation; review data and calculations.
• Document work in lab notebooks, equipment logs, and SOP/GLP-compliant formats.
• Organize and maintain study data binders; contribute to data summaries and draft reports.

Skills

Computer skills

Scientific skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Learn new techniques

Multitasking

Record keeping

Follow instructions

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is seeking an Assistant Scientist to apply a range of analytical methods to test substances within test systems. You will perform diverse laboratory tasks, prepare buffers, operate pH meters, and handle sample processing and cleanup across water, soil, crops, and animal tissues.

You will contribute to data summaries and reports while maintaining SM SOP/GLP standards. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent) and laboratory