Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Wet Chemistry - 2nd Shift, M-F Associate Chemist - En[...]

Seeds Renewables; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Associate Chemist to prepare and analyze environmental samples using standard wet chemistry methods on the 2nd shift.

You will follow SOPs, document data, and maintain instrumentation, with training on software and QC procedures. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration across the lab team.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine lab tasks including sample prep and analysis
• Records and reports data and any unusual test occurrences
• Maintains instrument and logs training records
• Works under supervision with standard methods
• Keeps work area tidy and manages glassware

Job description

Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Wet Chemistry - 2nd Shift, M-F

Eurofins In-person · Lancaster, PA, US 1 day ago

Job Description

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 is a physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

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 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
• Proficient with 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

Training and Focus Areas

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus on instrumental wet chemistry.

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

Position is 2nd shift, M-F. Training will be 1st shift M-F.