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The Scientist I performs testing activities as directed by Senior Scientist, Monograph Supervisor, or Specialty Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines and designs experiments, operates instruments, assists other chemists, collects and interprets data, writes and peer reviews data and/or reports especially for challenging, non-routine investigations, custom method development, method validation, unknown/material identification, failure analysis, simple de‑formulations, and select product testing/development work.

Legal and Insurance work will typically be performed under the guidance of the Scientist II.

• Perform testing activities as directed by Senior Scientist, Monograph Supervisor, or Specialty Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
• Wet chemistry techniques utilized include gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed, including sample preparation, isolation, filtration, extraction.
• Instrumentation utilized includes FTIR, HPLC, LCMS, GCFID/ECD, GCMS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AA, IC, FIA, LECO N2, calorimetry, physical and thermal analysis (including DSC, TGA, DMA – outsourced), NMR interpretation and other instruments to meet customer expectations, including outsourcing selective testing when appropriate.
• Perform and document method transfers, development work, validations/verifications.
• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Interact with clients to assist in selection of test methods and interpretation of test data. Assist Sales and Business Team members on quote review if requested.
• Design custom projects or studies, and offer interpretation, custom reports or consultation on test data.
• Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
• Assist lab staff in determining corrective actions for QC failures.
• Review and approve laboratory analytical data including peer review.
• Review and issue reports to clients.
• Issue quotations for standard testing services where existing tests/methods are utilized.
• Maintain chemical/reagent traceability.
• Support the maintenance of controlled documents related to laboratory operations/testing through editing of documents and/or reviewing revisions.
• Support quality system improvements through completion of Corrective and Preventive Action forms, documenting Non-Conformances and Client Complaints, and assisting with internal audit findings as assigned by Quality Manager.
• Support the completion of unknown and failure investigations through testing performance and/or imparting chemical knowledge.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with case studies, white papers if requested by Sr. Management for marketing purposes.
• Attend industry‑appropriate symposia, training, webinars, journals to remain current on analytical techniques and new developments.

• MS or PhD in Chemistry or related field, or BS with 2+ years experience in a commercial laboratory.
• Experience as Expert Witness on Legal and Insurance Cases is highly desirable.

• Proficiency at GC, GCMS, HPLC, LCMS and knowledge of all other major analytical instrument capabilities is imperative.

• Excellent full‑time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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