Chemist- Gas Chromatography

Eurofins•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. The company is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins has grown from one laboratory to 58,000 staff across a network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, offering over 200,000 analytical methods. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion. This role involves performing routine sample preparation and analyses in support of product assessment and quality control using various analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, ICP, mass spectrometry, and others. The position requires adherence to GMP/GLP and 17025 compliance standards, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, basic troubleshooting, and performing supporting verification, calibration, and maintenance tasks. The chemist will also assist in documentation updates, follow Good Documentation Practices, maintain working areas, and provide training to junior staff. Responsibilities include recognizing errors, identifying root causes, applying process improvements, supporting method validation, evaluating and approving data, and communicating effectively with client staff. All activities must be conducted safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
2 – 4 years of related experience
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
Regular attendance and punctuality
Applies 17025 compliance standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
Performs routine sample preparation and analyses in support of product assessment and quality control on products utilizing one or more analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, ICP, mass spectrometry, smoking machines, or other special purpose equipment and/or multiple wet chemistry and physical techniques.)
Operates and maintains job related equipment as required
Performs basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
Performs supporting verification, calibration, and maintenance tasks (e.g., balance calibration and pipet verifications)
Performs laboratory tasks as assigned following supervisor direction, SOPs, WI and other documentation
Assists other staff in the edits and updates of SOPs, WI and other documentation
Follows all Good Documentation Practices appropriately, including digital platforms
Maintains working areas appropriately (cleaning, disinfecting, etc…)
Possesses strong organizational skills
Provides clear feedback
Keeps accurate records, follows instructions, and complies with company policies
Proactively checks and stays current with all training across multiple learning platforms
Provides instruction/training to junior level staff
Recognizes errors, identifies root causes, and applies process improvements
Provides analyses support for method validation as needed
Evaluates, reviews, and approves data by other analysts
Independently drafts, edits and updates SOPs, WI and other documentation
Communicates effectively with client staff members
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Performs other duties as assigned