Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals- 2nd Shift, M-F

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is seeking an Associate Chemist for Environment Testing – Metals on the 2nd shift (M–F, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm) with training 8:00 am–4:30 pm. The role involves GMP/GLP adherence, instrument upkeep for ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA, and independent sample analysis with data documentation.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in chemistry or biology, with English proficiency and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry or Biology (or related field).
• Professional working proficiency in English (read, write, speak).
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Set up, optimize, and calibrate ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA independently.
• Analyze samples independently and document data per SOPs.
• Perform non-routine analyses with limited supervision and communicate results.
• Maintain instrumentation and perform data entry, verification, and reporting.
• Review data for accuracy and ensure adherence to GMP/GLP principles.
• Contribute to updating SOPs to maintain compliance.
• Maintain training records and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Data analysis

Instrumentation use

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology or related field

Tools

ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA

Job description

Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals- 2nd Shift, M-F

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 18 - USD 20.9 - hourly

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrate skill in using the computer to access information, perform complex mathematical calculations and prepare reports
• Set up, optimize, and calibrate ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA independently
• Analyze samples independently
• Review, evaluate, calculate, enter, upload and verify data as required
• Document data following SOPs
• Perform non-routine analyses with limited supervision
• Perform quantitative transfer and dilutions
• Read and understand the principles of instruments used for assigned work
• Perform effective written and oral communication with coworkers
• Evaluate current analytical system performance and suggest/implement improvements to maximize quality and productivity
• Maintain ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA instrumentation
• Assist with updating SOPs as needed to ensure compliance
• Perform IDL, IEC, linear range, and MDL determinations
• Keep individual training records updated
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Role is 2nd Shift, M-F 3pm-1130pm. Training will be M-F, 8am-430pm

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Associatedegree in Chemistry or Biology,or related field
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• Some related experience with inductively coupled plasma techniques (ICP and ICP MS)/atomic absorption techniques
• ICP-OES or ICP-MS experience preferred
• Some familiarity with basic statistics and chemical math; problem solving ability, abilityto retain large amounts of information

Pay range: $18-19/hour + 10% shift differential

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

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.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being 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.

Sustainability matters to us!At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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