Associate Scientist

Eurofins • Easton, MD

9d • $45,000 - $49,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Agroscience Services is seeking an Associate Scientist to join its Chemistry team at the Easton, Maryland laboratory. The role supports scientific studies through analytical chemistry work, laboratory testing, sample preparation, data review, and documentation performed in accordance with applicable SOP and GLP guidelines. The Easton site is Eurofins Agroscience Services’ largest laboratory and conducts biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate contract research for North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, or biology and three years of experience in a directly relevant setting; a master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
• Laboratory experience.
• Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience with analytical chemistry under GLP regulations.
• Experience with agrochemical residue chemistry in a CRO environment.

Responsibilities

• Use a range of analytical methods to investigate a test substance in a test system.
• Perform laboratory tasks such as using analytical balances, measuring and dispensing volumes, preparing buffer solutions, using a pH meter, processing and homogenizing samples, conducting microbial analysis and total organic carbon measurements, performing wet/dry determinations and sample combustions, using liquid scintillation counters, and assisting with experimental setup, including preparing traps for volatile components.
• Perform analytical chemistry calculations, including stock and standard solution preparations, linear regression, ppm-to-ppt trace residue determinations, and quantitation using internal standards.
• Extract and clean up samples from water, soil, crops, and animal tissues using techniques such as maceration, partitioning, solid phase extraction (SPE), and QuEChERS.
• Use knowledge of the theory and/or operation of chromatographic instruments, particularly LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and GC-MS/MS.
• Review data entry and calculations associated with laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Document work in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, instrument logbooks, and other printed documents in accordance with applicable SOP and GLP guidelines.
• Organize and maintain study raw data binders.
• Contribute to data summaries and draft reports.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) company matching
• Paid time off
• Personal days
• Wellness program
• Education assistance
• Career development programs, goal setting, mentoring, and leadership development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level