Analytical Chemist I

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Analyzes samples and / or develops / validates methodologies using HPLC and or GC for various compounds and components in compliance with SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP / GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Organizes and conducts routine analyses for compounds using HPLC, LCMS, G independently and in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines
• Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records
• Independently able to use and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks, while learning to perform routine and non-routine maintenance
• Provides input and participates in project meetings
• Performs peer review and QC review of data
• Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively completes multiple assignments.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment
• Understands data generated, and history of methods.
• Recognizes deviations from normal results and inform Study Director, Principal Investigator, and / or management of any problems and / or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and participates in corrective action of problems.
• Identifies problems independently.
• Able to adapt to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
• Able to identify critical steps in an assay.
• Leads process improvement initiatives.
• Completes all required training courses.
• Trains and assists less experienced staff
• May assist in optimizing and validating methods for a variety of matrices
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies
• Viewed as a resource within their team
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (Laboratory experience may be substituted for degree)
• 1+ years of experience preferred
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently
• May work with potentially hazardous substances and / or radio labeled materials
• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required
• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area
• Will be exposed to food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.)
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens

What we offer :

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