Associate Chemist - Organic Prep - Environment Testing - 1st Shift, Tues-Sat

Location: Lancaster

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, 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 with the biggest companies in the world 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.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Associate Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:

* Preparation of samples using standard techniques

* Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques

* Evaluation and quantification of data

* Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor

* Performing routine instrument maintenance

* Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)

* Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate

* Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)

* As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues

* Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload

* Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods

* Regular attendance and punctuality

* Responsible for general housekeeping in work area

* Proficient with IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department

* Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards

* Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

* Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies

* Washes and inventories glassware

* Purges analyzed samples

* Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed

* Additional duties as assigned

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:

* Organic preparation

* Metals preparation and analysis

* Gas Chromatography

* Mass Spectrometry

* Radio Chemistry

* Wet Chemistry

* High Resolution preparation and analysis

* Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Position is Tues-Sat, 7am - 3:30pm. Training will be M-F 7am-3:30pm.

Qualifications

Basic

Minimum Qualifications

* BS or BA in Chemistry or related field, Associate Degree, or 2 years of related laboratory experience in lieu of degree.

* Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

* Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have:

* Previous experience with organic sample prep

* Previous experience in a lab or production setting

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.

* Able to interpret written materials and communicate findings effectively.

* Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions.

* Applies critical thinking to evaluate options and make decisions.

* Effective collaboration skills to contribute to team goals and support department productivity goals

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

* Effectively balances multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.

* Comfortable using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data.

* Consistently delivers high-quality work within established timelines and specifications.

* Able to work independently, following written or verbal instructions with minimal oversight.

* Strong interpersonal skills; able to coordinate tasks and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Information

Pay rate: $18/hour

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary 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…