Analyst III GCMSMS; Food Testing - Experchem Laboratories, Inc.

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Reporting directly to the Department Head, the GC-MS/MS Specialist (Analyst III) will be responsible for providing advanced technical support and analysis within the Food Chemistry team for method development, method transfer and routine analysis of raw material, bulk and finished products. This is a deadline-based, high-pressure work environment with on-going projects for a variety of clients. The GC Specialist will have experience in handling advanced GC instrumentation analyses and will be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Laboratory is primarily looking for GC-MS/MS expertise. Knowledge/ experience in GC-FID desirable as well. The incumbent must be energetic, exceedingly well-organized, flexible, and must have the ability to interact with customers and staff in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, resourceful, and efficient. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.

• Perform method development, method validation, method transfer and routine analyses using GC-MS/MS and GC-FID instrumentation.
• Learn and apply knowledge with additional advanced instrumentation techniques (HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, etc.) and software (Waters, Chromeleon, Analyst, Mass Hunter) as necessary.
• Review data, prepare protocols and reports to ensure testing projects meet the timeline.
• Train new Analysts to perform GC-MS, GC-MS/MS and GC-FID techniques
• Perform sample preparation and analysis and execute a number of routine/non-routine methods and procedures including method development, validation, verification and sample testing.
• Perform instrument calibration, qualification and preventative maintenance program as necessary.
• Perform investigations and troubleshoot non-confirmatory results or methods
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, ISO/GMP/GLP/USP and Methods.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO, GMP and government regulatory and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
• Maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
• Guide, mentor and train junior staff members to achieve expected quality and TAT metrics.
• Ensure R&D turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
• Cleaning of lab ware and decontamination.
• Media/ reagent preparation and storage if needed.
• Any tasks as required by supervisor or Management in all aspects of business to meet monthly targets.

• Work competently without direct supervision while applying technical laboratory skills.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Experience in developing new methods and method transfer validation.
• Must be able to handle all kinds of samples.
• Carry out sample preparation procedures and analyses.
• Take and follow directions accurately.
• Strong computer, organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in data/report generation, retrieval and interpretation of routine analysis.
• Experienced in the operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of specified instrumentation or equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 4+ years working with applied chemistry techniques;
• Experience working with organic matrices (preferably food);
• Experience working in a contract laboratory considered an asset.

• Good computer skills -…