Chemist Environment Testing Metals- 2nd Shift

Position Summary: 

The Chemist prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation. This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods working with organic solvents laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must satisfy the requirements for essential duties and responsibilities of the Associate Chemist job description.

• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods practices and programs. These include:
  • Batching and prepping samples for analysis considering special and varied client and quality assurance requirements
  • Making reagents for sample analysis
  • Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity
  • Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data
  • Operation calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments
  • Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of samples
    • Maintains logbooks and refrigerator temperature logs
• Performs safety inspections in areas
• Proficient with IDOCs assigned methods carried out in the area:
  • Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintains other documentation as required
  • Uploads data into LIMS system for review
  • Monitors refrigerator temperatures
  • Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards
  • Maintains housekeeping standards for work area 

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines. This role will focus in metals. 

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

• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies
• Washes and inventories glassware
• Writes / reviews client ready complex NCMs
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed

Additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS or BA in chemistry biology or other related field OR 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for 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: 

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biology or related field
• Some related experience with inductively coupled plasma techniques (ICP and ICP MS)/atomic absorption techniques
• ICP-OES or ICP-MS experience preferred 
• Some familiarity with basic statistics and chemical math; problem solving ability ability to retain large amounts of information
• 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 collaborator who contributes to team goals and supports 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 highquality 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.

Additional Information :

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer 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.

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

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression race nationality age religion sexual orientation disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! At Eurofins we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in Testing for Life our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world and our core values we are building a strong foundation for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the sameserving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: 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 61000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time