Senior GC/MS Applications Scientist

LabRulez; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing in Folsom, CA seeks a Senior Applications Chemist to lead GC/GC-MS applications and support complex analytical projects. The role involves troubleshooting, method optimization, and mentoring lab teams across multiple projects to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will drive instrument performance, establish best practices, and collaborate with QA and operations to standardize processes while advancing new technologies and client services.

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/MS

Leadership

Method development

Air-phase analysis

English proficiency

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry

Tools

GC/MS instruments

GC

MS/MS

Job description

Eurofins Environment Testing in Folsom, CA seeks a Senior Applications Chemist to lead GC/GC-MS applications and support complex analytical projects. The role involves troubleshooting, method optimization, and mentoring lab teams across multiple projects to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will drive instrument performance, establish best practices, and collaborate with QA and operations to standardize processes while advancing new technologies and client services.