Associate Chemist - Organic Prep - Environment Testing - 2nd Shift

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'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and quality of environmental testing. This position involves analyzing and preparing various samples while adhering to strict GMP/GLP standards. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and sustainability, contributing to projects that make a real difference in society. If you're passionate about science and eager to develop your career in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 a related field is required.
• Experience with organic sample prep is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and preparation of samples for testing.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Organic sample preparation

Analytical testing

GMP/GLP compliance

Data analysis

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Tools

Word processor

Spreadsheet programs

Job description

Associate Chemist - Organic Prep - Environment Testing - 2nd Shift

• Full-time

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 labeling 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform prep/analysis of samples of various matrices for various analytical methods
• Analyze/prep samples and QC for routine testing
• Review, work up, and assemble all supporting data for work performed
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment used for routine work
• Read, understand, and carry out SOPs required by EPA or company methods, governing agencies, clients, and our internal QC department
• Prepare standard solutions and other reagents as needed
• Use word processor and spreadsheet programs on PC
• Dispose of all chemical wastes using approved methods
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work overtime as workload requires

Role is 2nd shift: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm. Training may be on first shift.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or related degree concentration
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Previous experience with organic sample prep
• Previous experience in a lab or production setting
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Pay rate: $18/hour + 10% shift differential

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 applicants 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 labeling is accurate.