Analytical Chemistry, Associate Scientist

Eurofins Agroscience Services; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

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Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Wellness Program & Education Support

Job summary

Eurofins Agroscience Services in Easton, MD is seeking an Associate Scientist to join our Chemistry team. You will employ diverse analytical methods to investigate test substances, perform extractions, and support data reporting within GLP guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/forensic chemistry or biology with relevant lab experience; a Master’s degree can substitute. Experience with agrochemical residue chemistry in CRO settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of directly relevant laboratory experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for the bachelor's degree and experience.
• Laboratory experience required and GLP experience preferred.
• Experience with agrochemical residue chemistry in CRO environments preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without 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, buffer preparation, pH measurements, sample processing and homogenization, microbial analysis, TOC measurement, wet/dry determinations, sample combustions, and use of liquid scintillation counters.
• Perform calculations including stock/standard solutions, linear regression, and ppm to ppt trace residue determinations; use internal standards in quantitation.
• Perform sample extraction and cleanup (SPE, QuEChERS) for water, soil, crops and animal tissues.
• Utilize LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, GC-MS/MS instrumentation knowledge.
• Review data entry and calculations.
• Document work in notebooks and SOPs; organize study data binders.
• Contribute to data summaries and draft reports.

Skills

Computer skills

Scientific skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/forensic chemistry or biology

Master's degree may substitute

Tools

Analytical balances

pH meter

Syringes/Pipettes

LC-UV

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS

GC-MS/MS

SPE

Job description

Company Description

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 network of Eurofins companies. Eurofins: Testing for Life

Group's key figures are approx. 7.0 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 65,000 staff.

If you're seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you're looking for. With more than 50 years' experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

When you join the EAS Group, you'll become part of a team that is focused on organization, communication and attention to detail while providing support for scientific studies and business operations.

Location: EAS Easton, MD. The largest EAS laboratory with more than 100 scientists servicing multiple portfolios is the center for our biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate contract research for North America. Successful candidates would be part of a large diverse team collaborating to delivery high quality research to key markets. Located on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, this historic small town has high quality of life with easy access to major cities such as Washington, DC, Baltimore and Annapolis.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is seeking a candidate to fill a position of Associate Scientist to join our Chemistry team.

Job Description

Associate Scientist responsibilities

• Use a diverse range of analytical methods for investigation of a test substance in a test system
• Performs laboratory tasks including but not limited to use of analytical balances, measuring volumes, proficient at dispensing volumes with devices such as syringe, pipet, or graduated cylinder, preparation of buffer solutions, use of pH meter, sample processing/ homogenization, microbial analysis, total organic carbon measurement, wet/dry determinations, sample combustions, use of liquid scintillation counters and assist with experimental setup such as preparation of traps for volatile components
• Perform calculations associated with analytical chemistry including stock/standard solution preparations, linear regression and ppm to ppt trace residue determination. Use of internal standards in quantitation.
• Performs sample extraction and sample clean up techniques for water, soil, crop and animal tissues, including maceration, partitioning of sample extracts, extract cleanup by solid phase extraction (SPE), QuEChERS.
• Utilize knowledge of theory, and/or operation of, a variety of chromatographic analysis instrumentation, particularly LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS and GC-MS/MS.
• Review data entry and calculations associate with the above techniques and instrumentation.
• Documentation of work performed in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, instrument logbooks, or other printed documents as per applicable SOP and GLP guidelines
• Organization and maintenance of study raw data binders
• Contribute to preparation of data summaries and draft reports.

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 Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry or biology and three (3) years of experience in a directly relevant setting.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and experience.
• In rare cases, comparable demonstrated competence and experience in the relevant area may be used to substitute in whole or in part for the bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is required.
• Professional experience with analytical chemistry under GLP regulations is preferred.
• Experience with agrochemical residue chemistry in a CRO environment is preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with overtime required as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Easton, MD are encouraged to apply.

What It's Like To Work Here

Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.

Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks To Foster Work/Life Balance

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Days
• Wellness ProgramEducation Assistance
• ...and more!

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