Associate Scientist

Eurofins•Easton, MD

21d•$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 and business operations through analytical chemistry laboratory work, data review, documentation, and preparation of study summaries and draft reports. The Easton laboratory conducts biological, toxicology, chemistry, and environmental fate contract research for North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, or biology, or a directly related degree with comparable coursework, 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.
In rare cases, demonstrated comparable competence and relevant experience may 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.
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, with 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 diverse range of analytical methods to investigate a test substance in a test system.
Perform laboratory tasks including weighing, measuring and dispensing volumes, preparing buffer solutions, using a pH meter, processing and homogenizing samples, microbial analysis, total organic carbon measurement, wet and dry determinations, sample combustion, and use of liquid scintillation counters.
Assist with experimental setup, including preparing traps for volatile components.
Perform analytical chemistry calculations, including stock and standard solution preparation, linear regression, and trace-residue determinations from ppm to ppt; use internal standards in quantitation.
Extract and clean up samples from water, soil, crops, and animal tissues using methods including maceration, partitioning, solid phase extraction (SPE), and QuEChERS.
Use knowledge of the theory and/or operation of chromatographic instrumentation, particularly LC-UV, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and GC-MS/MS.
Review data entry and calculations associated with laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
Document laboratory work in 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 the preparation of data summaries and draft reports.