Associate Chemist - Instrumental Wet Chemistry - Environment Testing- 1st Shift Associate Chemi[...]

Seeds Renewables; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Associate Chemist for Instrumental Wet Chemistry on the 1st shift. The role involves preparing environmental samples, performing chemical analyses, and ensuring data quality under SOPs.

The position requires compliance with QA programs, proper documentation, and safe handling of solvents and lab glassware. Training provided for instrument software and techniques.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with instrumental wet chemistry required.
• Experience preparing environmental samples.
• Ability to analyze and interpret analytical data.
• Maintain thorough documentation and records as per SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples using standard techniques.
• Perform chemical analysis using standard methods.
• Evaluate and quantify data from analyses.
• Record and report data and any unusual test occurrences to supervisor.

Skills

Instrumental Wet Chemistry

Sample Preparation

Data Analysis

Documentation

Tools

TOC analyzers

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Job description

Associate Chemist - Instrumental Wet Chemistry - Environment Testing (1st Shift)

Eurofins In-person · Lancaster, PA, US

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 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, including:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performs chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Evaluation and quantification of data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performs routine instrument maintenance
• Competency in complex instrumentation instrument‑specific software (training is provided)
• Run instrumentation associated with Instrumental Wet Chemistry, including but not limited to discrete analyzer, flow analyzer, TOC analyzers, and Ion Chromatography (training 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 the 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 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 1st shift, M-F. Training will be the same hours.