Associate Chemist - PFAS Analysis - 2nd Shift, Tues-Sat at Eurofins — Lancaster, PA

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 a 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. This role will focus on PFAS Analysis and LC/MS.

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• PFAS sample preparation
• HRMS sample preparation
• Gas Chromatography
• Liquid Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

This position is 2nd shift, Tues-Sat, 3pm -1130pm. Training will be M-F 7am-3:30pm.

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 PFAS and/or LC/MS
• 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.

Pay rate: $18-19/hour + 10% shift differential

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific agroscience contract research services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized 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.