GC/GC-MS Analyst (Volatiles) - Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast - Pittsburgh, PA

Company Description

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Analyst II prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins’ Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s.  Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Analyst II responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testing procedures including:
  • o Batching and prepping samples for analysis taking into account special and varied client and QA requirements
  • o Making reagents for sample analysis
  • o Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity
  • o Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data
  • o Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples
  • o Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Uploads data into LIMS system for review.
• Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains logbooks.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins’ EHS and QA standards.
• Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Orders supplies.
• Washes and inventories glassware.
• Writes NCM’s for projects with QA issues.
• Purges analyzed samples.
• Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures.
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong reading, writing and speaking skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Complete work within time and quality constraints
• Work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • o Organic preparation
  • o Metals preparation and analysis
  • o Gas Chromatography
  • o Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
  • o Radio Chemistry
  • o Wet Chemistry
  • o High Resolution preparation and analysis
  • o Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Qualifications

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field; 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
• Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) experience 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
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