Associate Chemist - Instrumental Wet Chemistry - Environment Testing

Eurofins QTA Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Chemist where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of products that impact our daily lives. This position offers the opportunity to apply your scientific skills in a dynamic lab environment, working with advanced instrumentation and methodologies. You will be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and sustainability, contributing to a healthier planet. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive workplace culture, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the life sciences field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Strong computer and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples independently and document data following SOPs.
• Prepare prescreen samples and run instrumentation for analyses.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Tools

Ion Chromatography

Discrete Analyzer

Flow Analyzer

TOC Analyzers

Job description

• Full-time

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 entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Associate Chemist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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
• Prepare prescreen samples
• Analyze samples independently
• Review, evaluate, calculate, enter, upload and verify data as required
• Document data following SOPs
• 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
• Assist with updating SOPs as needed to ensure compliance
• Keep individual training records updated
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Prepare various analyses using approved methods and SOP
• Run instrumentation associated with Instrumental Wet Chemistry, including but not limited to discrete analyzer, flow analyzer, TOC analyzers, and Ion Chromatography
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field; or equivalent experience or two years (or more) of directly related industry experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Previous experience in a lab setting
• 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

Additional Information

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Salary range: $18/hour

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.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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.

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 2/2 March 2023 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 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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