GC/LC Analyst, Chemistry | EAG Laboratories

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing a unique range of analytical testing services to multiple industries. With over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins Scientific helps make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our network of over 62,000 employees across a network of more than 950 laboratories in 60 countries, strengthens Eurofins Scientific as a leader in scientific testing services.

EAG Laboratories, a Eurofins company has over 40 years’ experience in materials and engineering testing services. EAG is a global leader in scientific services with a portfolio of analytical methods. We offer a consultative multi-disciplinary approach to solving your materials and engineering related product problems. As thought leaders in investigative science, we set the global standard for materials and engineering testing services.

Job Description

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 includes 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 a case study: The client requires an analysis to quantify the antioxidant levels in a consumer product. The analyst will receive this task from the manager, conduct sample preparation, and utilize analytical instruments to obtain results. Following the initial data review, further testing with a reference standard and calibration curve may be necessary to accurately quantify the antioxidant content.

Example of equipment you will use: 

• LCMS
• GCMS
• NMR
• FTIR
• Data processing software

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.  

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Chemistry or related field and 1+ years of Industry experience.
• LCMS/GCMS & 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.  
• Prefer materials characterization experience and experience in untargeted identification work.
• Preferred experience working with USP products.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.      

Physical Requirements:

• 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, comp