Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals- 2nd Shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Chemist for the Environment Testing – Metals discipline on the 2nd shift. The role involves preparing and analyzing environmental samples using standard methods, validating data, and uploading results to the LIMS.

Qualifications include a science degree or relevant lab experience, strong English proficiency, and US work authorization. A range of ICP-OES/ICP-MS techniques may be used, with comprehensive safety and QA practices in place.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in chemistry, biology, or related field, or 3 years of lab experience as a substitute.
• Professional working proficiency in English, including reading, writing and speaking.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine lab tasks with methods and programs to gain familiarity.
• Batches and preps samples for analysis per client and QA requirements.
• Prepares reagents for sample analysis.
• Aliquots extracted samples to maximize productivity.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory instruments.
• Performs Level I data reviews for accuracy and uploads data into LIMS.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures and maintains logs as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

Job description

Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals- 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 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.

Position Summary:

The Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation. This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must satisfy the requirements for essential duties and responsibilities of the Associate Chemist job description.

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Batching and prepping samples for analysis considering special and varied client and quality assurance requirements
  • Making reagents for sample analysis
  • Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity
  • Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data
  • Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments
  • Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of samples
    • Maintains logbooks and refrigerator temperature logs
• Performs safety inspections in areas
• Proficient, with IDOCs, assigned methods carried out in the area:
  • Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintains other documentation as required
  • Uploads data into LIMS system for review
  • Monitors refrigerator temperatures
  • Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards
  • Maintains housekeeping standards for work area

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus in metals.

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• Gas Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Writes / reviews client ready complex NCM’s
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed

Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA in chemistry, biology, or other related field OR 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• Some related experience with inductively coupled plasma techniques (ICP and ICP MS)/atomic absorption techniques
• ICP-OES or ICP-MS experience preferred
• Some familiarity with basic statistics and chemical math; problem solving ability, abilityto retain large amounts of information
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Able to interpret written materials and communicate findings effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions.
• Applies critical thinking to evaluate options and make decisions.
• Effective collaborator who contributes to team goals and supports department productivity goals
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effectively balances multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Comfortable using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data.
• Consistently delivers high-quality work within established timelines and specifications.
• Able to work independently, following written or verbal instructions with minimal oversight.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to coordinate tasks and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.*

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!At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

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 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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