Senior Chemist - Instrumental Wet Chemistry - Environment Testing

Eurofins USA Environment Testing • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

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 The Senior Chemist is responsible for maintaining instrumentation; tuning and calibrating instrument daily; analyzing quality control and client samples; reviewing and assembling data in an efficient manner with a high degree of quality; evaluating current organizational and analytical systems; diagnosing complex problems and offering solutions with a high degree of independence; suggesting and implementing improvements to maximize quality and productivity; acting as technical resource for internal problems and projects; assisting in “brainstorming” client problems and projects; training new employees in all aspects of instrumentation; researching new and emerging technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Significant previous experience with Wet Chemistry
• Exceptional technical skills, including logical thinking and deductive reasoning
• High accuracy in recording and transcribing data
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to learn new methods and techniques
• Willingness to follow instructions and comply with company policies
• Consciousness of, and a positive attitude toward, quality control and safety procedures
• Good understanding of chemical principles
• Accurate management of numbers, both by hand and using a calculator
• Ability to set up and perform non-routine standardized tests with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated versatility, flexibility, and efficiency
• Effective use of time while managing multiple priorities
• Self-motivated to improve technical skills and operations
• Superior leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to lead a project to a satisfactory conclusion on time
• Ability to consult with clients on work performed for them

Responsibilities

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform routine and advanced maintenance on the instrumentation
• Tune and calibrate instrumentation
• Analyze samples and associated QC
• Review, work up, and assemble all supporting data
• Read, understand, and carry out SOPs required by EPA or company methods, governing agencies, clients, and our internal QC department
• Perform additional responsibilities (i.e., audit, verification, etc.) with minimal supervision
• Evaluate current analytical system performance and recommend corrective action to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Train other departmental analysts in procedures related to operations listed in the above
• Search technical literature for scientific information relative to improving analytical or operational performance
• Understand and use LIMS
• Make working calibration standards
• Use word processor on PC
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees