Residue Chemistry Assistant Scientist

LabRulez; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

and more!

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Residue Chemistry Assistant Scientist in Columbia, MO. The position involves performing routine to complex experiments under regulatory frameworks (DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD) and preparing data for publication upon project completion.

You will analyze organic and inorganic compounds, prepare standards, and review data for accuracy. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and the ability to work independently within a team while adhering to SOPs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent coursework.
• Ability to work with regulatory requirements (DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD) and SOPs.
• Willingness to perform routine and sometimes complex experiments with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine to somewhat complex experiments in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine properties.
• Prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
• Perform data analysis and peer review of data for accuracy and auditable quality.
• Handle regulated materials according to company procedures.
• Support GLP studies and planning of study conduct where applicable.
• Collaborate with team members and potentially act as study director when needed.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Scientific skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental studies)

Comparable coursework or demonstrated competence

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised 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.

Residue Chemistry Assistant Scientist

Job Description

Assistant Scientist responsibilities include:

• Carries out somewhat complex routine experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.) requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.
• Conducts title/skill appropriate procedures with minimal supervision using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.
• Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
• Performs data analysis, first level, and peer review of data for accuracy and completeness. Prepares data and reports of completed projects ensuring auditable quality for publication at completion of contracted work by clients.
• Depending on area of assignment, may handle regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled and radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.
• Depending on area of assignment, may conduct research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter.
• May assist or serve as study director, principal investigator, or project leader for GLP studies. May assist in planning the conduct of a study.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental studies, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas.
• In rare cases, comparable demonstrated competence and experience in the relevant area may be used to substitute in whole or in part for the Bachelor’s degree.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime and some weekend shifts required as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Teamwork:experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Learning & Development:take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.

Diversity & Authenticity:we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401k Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Days
• Wellness Program
• Education Assistance
• and more!

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.