Senior Chemist – Metals

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions

Winston-Salem (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading international life sciences company in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Full-time Laboratory Analyst. The role involves applying GMP/GLP standards, performing complex analyses, and maintaining documentation. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology and 4-7 years of relevant experience. The position offers excellent benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

4 – 7 years of laboratory experience required.
Experience in the tobacco industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility.
Performs complex analyses using various analytical techniques.
Maintains laboratory equipment and follows good documentation practices.

Skills

GMP experience

Client service skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Overview

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.

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

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility

Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration

Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity

Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration

Regular attendance and punctuality

Applies 17025 compliance standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

Performs complex analyses and non-routine testing in support of product assessment and quality control on products utilizing one or more analytical techniques (e.g. ICP, mass spectrometry, smoking machines, or other special purpose equipment and/or multiple wet chemistry and physical techniques.)

Operates and maintains job related equipment as required

Performs advanced troubleshooting of laboratory equipment

Performs supporting verification, calibration, and maintenance tasks (e.g., balance calibration and pipet verifications)

Performs laboratory tasks as assigned following supervisor direction, SOPs, WI and other documentation

Assists other staff in the edits and updates of SOPs, WI and other documentation

Follows all Good Documentation Practices appropriately, including digital platforms

Maintains working areas appropriately (cleaning, disinfecting, etc…)

Possesses strong organizational skills

Provides clear feedback

Keeps accurate records, follows instructions, and complies with company policies

Proactively checks and stays current with all training across multiple learning platforms

Provides instruction/training to new staff

Recognizes errors, identifies root causes, and applies process improvements

Provides analyses support for method validation as needed

Evaluates, reviews, and approves data by other analysts

Independently drafts, edits and updates SOPs, WI and other documentation

Performs all testing with good dexterity, good laboratory techniques, and a high degree of accuracy and precision

Makes recommendations for technical improvements, as needed

Communicates effectively with client staff members

Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other related degree concentration, orequivalent directly related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)