Senior Applications Chemist, Eurofins Environment Testing Air Toxics, Folsom, CA

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

With over 50 laboratories and more than 40 service centers nationwide, Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states. Our network supports public and private clients—including DoD, DOE, and municipalities—through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure.

We offer comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste, covering a wide range of analytes including PFAS, metals, VOCs/SVOCs, dioxins/furans, radiochemicals, and more.

Eurofins Environment Testing is seeking a Senior Applications Chemist to join our team!

The Senior Applications Chemist functions as a subject matter expert for GC and GC/MS technology within Eurofins Environmental Testing, supporting multiple projects, clients, and laboratory teams through advanced troubleshooting, method optimization, and technical leadership.

Key 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.

Basic Minimum 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 the ability to read, write and speak in English

Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 per year.

This position is exempt from overtime with Full-time hours, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based…