Senior GC/MS Applications Chemist - Lead Method Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Senior Applications Chemist to join our team. The role focuses on GC and GC/MS applications, troubleshooting, method optimization, and technical leadership across projects and teams.

The position emphasizes collaboration with QA, operations, and client discussions, with mentorship and ongoing instrument improvements. Strong communication in English is required.

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.

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/MS platforms

Leadership

English proficiency

Air-phase analysis

EPA TOC methods

Method troubleshooting

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry or related

Tools

GC/MS/MS

GC/MS

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Senior Applications Chemist to join our team. The role focuses on GC and GC/MS applications, troubleshooting, method optimization, and technical leadership across projects and teams.

The position emphasizes collaboration with QA, operations, and client discussions, with mentorship and ongoing instrument improvements. Strong communication in English is required.