LC/GC Analyst, Chemistry | EAG Laboratories

Eurofins•St. Louis, MO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

EAG is actively seeking an Analyst to assist in chemical testing of industrial and consumer products. Our laboratory in Maryland Heights, Missouri provides organic chemistry testing specializing in investigative analytical chemistry. Examples of this include evaluating the label claims of consumer products, reverse engineering pharmaceuticals/nutritional supplements, contaminant identification, determining sources of off odors/flavors/colors, extractables and leachables of consumer electronics, testing medical devices and much, much more. Example of Case Study: Client needs to determine the amount of antioxidant in a consumer product. Analyst receives the assignment from the manager, performs sample preparation and gets it on instrument. Data is reviewed. Additional testing with reference standard and a calibration curve might be needed to quantify the antioxidant. Opportunities to join a call with manager and client. Example of equipment you will use: LC GC GPC NMR Dissolution ICP Data processing software Example of materials we use: Polymers, solvents, any kind of sample imaginable! In this position, you will be responsible for: Applying standard and non-standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out a sequence of related tasks to determine the composition, properties and/or structure of materials. Performing sample preparation. Recording test data providing some basic analysis and interpretations. Maintaining specified records of scientific data. Preparing reports on analytical results for customers. Protecting confidential information and proprietary processes. Handling customer materials and company equipment in a responsible and efficient manner. Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.

Requirements

BS/MS degree in Chemistry and 3+ years of Industry experience.
LC/GC & laboratory experience/familiarity with several techniques.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel in particular.
Excellent professional, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail & critical observer of results and processes.
An understanding of method development and validation processes in a regulated space.
Desire to learn and understand new processes/instruments/techniques.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.
Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prefer materials characterization experience and experience in untargeted identification work.
Preferred experience working with USP products.

Responsibilities

Applying standard and non-standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out a sequence of related tasks to determine the composition, properties and/or structure of materials.
Performing sample preparation.
Recording test data providing some basic analysis and interpretations.
Maintaining specified records of scientific data.
Preparing reports on analytical results for customers.
Protecting confidential information and proprietary processes.
Handling customer materials and company equipment in a responsible and efficient manner.
Employees are expected to comply with ISO 27001 standard and company requirements for Information security.