Chemist I

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a Chemist I to perform monograph testing and unknown analyses under supervision, ensuring timely turnaround. The role requires a B.S. in chemistry and experience with HPLC, GC, ICP and wet chemistry techniques.

You will maintain accurate lab records, enter data into LIMS, and support equipment calibration while adhering to ISO 17025 guidelines and regulatory expectations. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience with ICP, HPLC, GC, IC, DA, BOD and wet chemistry techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, DEA, EPA and related guidance.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing activities in accordance with department guidelines.
• Monitor backlog and plan testing schedule to meet turnaround times.
• Maintain accurate records and enter data into LIMS.
• Review laboratory data and ensure QC compliance.
• Support calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

ICP

HPLC

GC

IC

BOD

Wet chemistry

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

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 works 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 the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Chemist I performs testing activities directed by Department
Manager/Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and
regulatory guidelines to ensure that quoted turnaround times are met in
support of monograph testing, unknown/failure analysis and other areas.

Authority

The Chemist I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to, the Department
Manager/Supervisor, or appointed designate, for the successful completion of assigned duties and
responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and
responsibilities of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system
or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, so long as such action does not
deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business
judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Perform testing activities as directed by Department Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
• 2. Monitor backlog and plan testing schedule to ensure quoted turnaround times are met.
• 3. Wet chemistry techniques utilized will include gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed.
• 4. Instrumentation utilized may include HPLC, GC, ICP, ICP-MS, IC, and others as needed.
• 5. Maintain neat and accurate records.
• 6. Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
• 7. Review and approve laboratory analytical data.
• 8. Monitor and record environmental conditions in laboratory. Alert management of any out of tolerance findings.
• 9. Perform calibrations/checks of laboratory equipment.
• 10. Maintain glassware inventory for laboratory use.
• 11. Maintain chemical/reagent traceability.
• 12. Assist with maintenance of chemical/supply inventory.
• 13. Support the maintenance of controlled documents related to laboratory operations/testing through editing of documents and/or reviewing revisions.
• 14. Support quality system improvements through completion of Corrective and Preventive Action forms, documenting Non-Conformances and assisting with internal audit findings as assigned by Environmental Lab Supervisor or Monograph Supervisor.
• 15. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• 16. Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• 17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry or related field
• Experience with ICP, HPLC, GC, IC, DA, BOD and wet chemistry techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, DEA, EPA, FDA and related guidance.

Additional Information

What we offer

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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