Associate Chemist - Organic Extraction - 2nd Shift, M-F

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking an Associate Chemist to prepare and analyze environmental samples in a controlled laboratory setting. You will follow approved SOPs and quality assurance programs while handling standard analytical techniques and data reporting.

The role may involve standing for long periods, use of solvents, and operating specialized equipment. The position emphasizes careful data evaluation, reagent handling, and keeping training records up to date.

Responsibilities

• Prepares samples using standard techniques
• Performs chemical analysis with standard methods
• Evaluates and quantifies data
• Records and reports data and any unusual test occurrences
• Maintains routine instrument performance
• Keeps training documentation current
• Completes QC samples on time
• Documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
• Uses backlog reports to manage workload
• Works under close supervision with routine methods
• Maintains general housekeeping in the work area

Job 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

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 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 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
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