Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - PFAS Prep - 2nd Shift, M-F Associate Chemist - Enviro[...]

Seeds Renewables; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeds Renewables is seeking an Associate Chemist for its Lancaster County facility. The role focuses on preparing and analyzing environmental samples according to established protocols, specifically emphasizing PFAS sample preparation. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Chemistry and experience with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.

The position requires performing routine lab tasks, maintaining quality control, and complying with Eurofins Environment health and safety standards. This full-time role will be on the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and analyzing environmental samples.
• Ability to perform chemical analysis using standard techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples using standard techniques.
• Perform chemical analyses and document results.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Instrument maintenance

Data evaluation

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Laboratory glassware

Job description

Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - PFAS Prep - 2nd Shift, M-F

Position Summary: The Associate Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Evaluation and quantification of data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
• Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Proficientwith IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on PFAS sample preparation.

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• PFAS sample preparation
• Gas Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Position is 2nd shift, 2pm-10:30pm, M-F. Training will be M-F 7am-3:30pm.