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Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals- 2nd Shift, M-F

Eurofins Scientific

Lancaster, PAFull-time$18–19/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–19/hr
Location
Lancaster, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

Eurofins Scientific is hiring an Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals- 2nd Shift, M-F . The Associate Chemist will apply GMP/GLP principles, demonstrate the company vision, and maintain regular attendance. This role involves setting up, optimizing, and calibrating ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA instruments independently, as well as analyzing samples and documenting data according to SOPs. The chemist will also perform instrument troubleshooting, non-routine analyses with limited supervision, and quantitative transfers and dilutions. They will evaluate analytical system performance and assist with SOP updates.

Key focus areas include Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, Demonstrate and promote the company vision, and Set up, optimize, and calibrate ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA independently.

Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Chemistry Or Biology Or Related Field, Professional Working Proficiency In English, and Authorization To Work In The United States Without Restriction Or Sponsorship. Important skills include GMP/GLP, Computer Skills, Complex Mathematical Calculations, Prepare Reports, ICP, and CVAA. Preferred (not required): Basic Statistics, Chemical Math, Problem Solving Ability, and Ability To Retain Large Amounts Of Information.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GMP/GLPComputer SkillsComplex Mathematical CalculationsPrepare ReportsICPCVAAAnalyze SamplesReview DataEvaluate DataCalculate DataEnter DataUpload DataVerify DataDocument Data Following SOPsInstrument TroubleshootingNon-Routine AnalysesQuantitative TransferDilutionsRead and Understand Instrument PrinciplesCommunicationOral CommunicationEvaluate Analytical System PerformanceSuggest ImprovementsImplement ImprovementsUpdating SOPsIDL DeterminationsIEC DeterminationsLinear Range DeterminationsMDL DeterminationsKeep Individual Training Records UpdatedBasic StatisticsChemical MathProblem Solving AbilityAbility to Retain Large Amounts of Information

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Chemistry or Biology or Related FieldProfessional Working Proficiency in EnglishAuthorization to Work in the United StatesRelated Experience With Inductively Coupled Plasma TechniquesRelated Experience With Atomic Absorption TechniquesICP-OES ExperienceICP-MS Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
  • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
  • Regular attendance and punctuality
  • Demonstrate skill in using the computer to access information, perform complex mathematical calculations and prepare reports
  • Set up, optimize, and calibrate ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA independently
  • Analyze samples independently
  • Review, evaluate, calculate, enter, upload and verify data as required
  • Document data following SOPs
  • Perform instrument troubleshooting
  • Perform non-routine analyses with limited supervision
  • Perform quantitative transfer and dilutions
  • Read and understand the principles of instruments used for assigned work
  • Perform effective written and oral communication with coworkers
  • Evaluate current analytical system performance and suggest/implement improvements to maximize quality and productivity
  • Maintain ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA instrumentation
  • Assist with updating SOPs as needed to ensure compliance
  • Perform IDL, IEC, linear range, and MDL determinations
  • Keep individual training records updated
  • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
  • Performs other duties as assigned Role is 2nd Shift, M-F 3pm-1130pm.  Training will be M-F, 8am-430pm 

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Associate degree in Chemistry or Biology, or related field 

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

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

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 employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

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!  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 same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/  

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.

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.

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