Senior GC/GC‑MS Applications Chemist — Lead & Innovate

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is seeking a Senior Applications Chemist to join our team. The Senior Applications Chemist serves as the subject matter expert for GC and GC/MS technology, supporting multiple projects, clients, and lab teams through advanced troubleshooting, method optimization, and technical leadership.

The role requires leadership in method development, experience with GC/MS platforms, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Extensive experience with GC/MS platforms including GC/MS/MS.
• Demonstrated leadership in method development and technical problem solving.
• Experience with air-phase analysis and EPA Toxic Organic Compendium methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical authority for GC and GC/MS instrumentation and applications.
• Lead investigations of complex analytical issues affecting data quality or turnaround time.
• Support method development, modification, and validation projects in response to new client needs or regulatory changes.
• Establish and promote best practices for instrument maintenance, system cleanliness, and performance monitoring.
• Partner with QA, operations, and leadership to support continuous improvement and standardization across Eurofins laboratories.
• Support client technical discussions and respond to inquiries requiring advanced analytical knowledge.
• Contribute to evaluation and implementation of new instrumentation, consumables, and technologies.
• Provide advanced training and mentorship to lab teams.

Skills

GC/GCMS instrumentation

Technical problem solving

Leadership in method development

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

GC/MS platforms incl. GC/MS/MS

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is seeking a Senior Applications Chemist to join our team. The Senior Applications Chemist serves as the subject matter expert for GC and GC/MS technology, supporting multiple projects, clients, and lab teams through advanced troubleshooting, method optimization, and technical leadership.

The role requires leadership in method development, experience with GC/MS platforms, and strong problem-solving abilities.