Senior GC/MS Applications Chemist - Method Development Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Senior Applications Chemist to serve as the technical expert for GC and GC/MS technology across multiple projects and teams. You will troubleshoot, optimize methods, and provide technical leadership to improve data quality and turnaround times.

The role requires leading method development, collaborating with QA and operations, and mentoring lab staff while aligning with regulatory changes and client needs.

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 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

GC/MS/MS

Leadership

Method development

EPA TOC methods

Mentoring

English proficiency

US work authorization

Education

BS or MS in Chemistry

Tools

GC/MS instrumentation

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Senior Applications Chemist to serve as the technical expert for GC and GC/MS technology across multiple projects and teams. You will troubleshoot, optimize methods, and provide technical leadership to improve data quality and turnaround times.

The role requires leading method development, collaborating with QA and operations, and mentoring lab staff while aligning with regulatory changes and client needs.