Senior Chemist - Instrumental Wet Chemistry - Environment Testing

Eurofins • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

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