Laboratory GC/LC-MS Chemist Lead - Eurofins USA Food Testing

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

The Laboratory Chemist Lead receives sufficient authority from and is accountable to the Business Unit Manager, or appointed designate, for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the company.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Follow all of Eurofins DQCI SOP’s, guidelines and procedures, as pertains to their position.
2. Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
3. Enter the sample data into DQCI LIMS or Eurofins eLIMS systems, either manually or through automatic export, in a timely and accurate manner.
4. Complete laboratory (Chemistry and/or Microbiology) testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
5. Verify results and submit results, either electronically or in hard copy, to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner.
6. Research/access sample and client information using computer system and custom software; monitor request for action or information to ensure a timely response to clients. 
7. Effectively utilize PC and be thoroughly familiar with the use of company provided software packages such as Microsoft Office.
8. Coordinate and track all sample data for clients requiring special account monitoring or reporting procedures.  Maintain appropriate follow-up with accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and to monitor sales levels.
9. Clerical support to include, but not limited to, quote preparation and generating reports when needed.
10. Manage time in a manner that ensures a degree of productivity.
11. Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe work area and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
12. Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved by Management.
13. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and coworkers.
14. Remain current on industry and business advancements and trends as suggested by Manager.
15. Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees.  Communicate orally and in writing to coworkers.  This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees.
16. Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
17. Review of test results and controls to determine if meet all QC criteria was met.
18. Train other techs on test methods, safety rules and procedures.
19. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair LC/GC-MS/MS.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Personal Qualities/Profile:

• Basic understanding of ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action oriented

Initial Education Background:

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field, plus 2+ years experience with LC/GC-MS/MS.

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm
• $70k-80k annual salary

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.