Chemist I (GCMS SVOA)

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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

CHEMIST I - GCMS SVOA - EUROFINS ENVIRONMENT TESTING SOUTHWEST, TUSTIN, CA

Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest is searching for a SVOA GCMS analyst to prepare and analyze environmental samples following EPA protocols in adherence with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s.

Job Description

Analyst duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Extract and prepare samples for analysis by Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry

• Evaluate chromatography and mass spectra for qualitative and quantitative criteria

• Monitor and manage backlog workload to meet client program requirements

• Upload and peer review data using the laboratory information management system (LIMS)

• Perform basic instrument maintenance and repair, including column replacement and ion source cleaning

• Prepare standards and reagents for sample anlaysis

• Maintain instrument calibrations in accordance with laboratory QAQC requirements

• Perform general housekeeping within the laboratory to maintain an organized and safe working environment

• Conduct daily duties in an efficient and safe manner, remaining compliant with environmental health and safety programs

• Performing other laboratory duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience operating a GC or GCMS in a production laboratory setting, required

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field; 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for a degree

• Previous production oriented work experience a plus (awareness and ability to efficiently meet deadlines)

• Effective time management and multitasking skills

• Ability to perform and evaluate basic mathematical calculations and formulas

• Ability to work independently following written and verbal instructions

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

• Compensation Range: $19 - $22 per hour depending on qualifications and experience and eligible for 3 month performance evaluation.

• Position is full-time. Shift available: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm with overtime as needed.

• Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

• We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

• 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.

• We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t 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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

• Find out more in our career page

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment. In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.