Senior GC/GC‑MS Applications Chemist & Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability 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 lead GC and GC/MS initiatives across projects and laboratories. You will troubleshoot advanced analyses, guide method development, and mentor laboratory teams to ensure high data quality and timely results.

Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in Chemistry with extensive GC/MS experience and proven leadership. This exempt, full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a path to technical leadership within a nationwide

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.
• Experience mentoring teams and influencing across functions.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including reading, writing and speaking English.

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

Leadership

Mentoring

English proficiency

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

GC

GC/MS

GC/MS/MS

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is seeking a Senior Applications Chemist to lead GC and GC/MS initiatives across projects and laboratories. You will troubleshoot advanced analyses, guide method development, and mentor laboratory teams to ensure high data quality and timely results.

Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in Chemistry with extensive GC/MS experience and proven leadership. This exempt, full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a path to technical leadership within a nationwide