Associate Scientist

Eurofins•Easton, MD

4d•$45,000 - $49,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) is seeking a candidate to fill a position of Associate Scientist to join our Chemistry team. EAS Easton, MD is the largest EAS laboratory with more than 100 scientists servicing multiple portfolios and is the center for biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate contract research for North America. Successful candidates would be part of a large diverse team collaborating to deliver high-quality research to key markets. Located on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, this historic small town has high quality of life with easy access to major cities such as Washington, DC, Baltimore and Annapolis.

Requirements

Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) 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
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and three (3) years of experience in a directly relevant setting.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
In rare cases, comparable demonstrated competence and experience in the relevant area may be used to substitute in whole or in part for the Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in a laboratory setting is required.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use a diverse range of analytical methods for investigation of a test substance in a test system
Performs laboratory tasks including but not limited to use of analytical balances, measuring volumes, proficient at dispensing volumes with devices such as syringe, pipet, or graduated cylinder, preparation of buffer solutions, use of pH meter, sample processing/ homogenization, microbial analysis, total organic carbon measurement, wet/dry determinations, sample combustions, use of liquid scintillation counters and assist with experimental setup such as preparation of traps for volatile components
Perform calculations associated with analytical chemistry including stock/standard solution preparations, linear regression and ppm to ppt trace residue determination. Use of internal standards in quantitation.
Performs sample extraction and sample clean up techniques for water, soil, crop and animal tissues, including maceration, partitioning of sample extracts, extract cleanup by solid phase extraction (SPE), QuEChERS.
Utilize knowledge of theory, and/or operation of, a variety of chromatographic analysis instrumentation, particularly LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS and GC-MS/MS.
Review data entry and calculations associate with the above techniques and instrumentation.
Documentation of work performed in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, instrument logbooks, or other printed documents as per applicable SOP and GLP guidelines
Organization and maintenance of study raw data binders
Contribute to preparation of data summaries and draft reports.