Chemist I

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 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.

Job Description

The Chemist I performs testing activities as directed by Department Manager/Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines to ensure that quoted turnaround times are met in support of monograph testing, unknown/failure analysis and other areas.

Authority

The Chemist I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to, the Department Manager/Supervisor, 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 and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, 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 laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform testing activities as directed by Department Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
2. Monitor backlog and plan testing schedule to ensure quoted turnaround times are met.
3. Wet chemistry techniques utilized will include gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed.
4. Instrumentation utilized may include HPLC, GC, ICP, ICP-MS, IC, and others as needed.
5. Maintain neat and accurate records.
6. Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
7. Review and approve laboratory analytical data.
8. Monitor and record environmental conditions in laboratory. Alert management of any out of tolerance findings.
9. Perform calibrations/checks of laboratory equipment.
10. Maintain glassware inventory for laboratory use.
11. Maintain chemical/reagent traceability.
12. Assist with maintenance of chemical/supply inventory.
13. Support the maintenance of controlled documents related to laboratory operations/testing through editing of documents and/or reviewing revisions.
14. Support quality system improvements through completion of Corrective and Preventive Action forms, documenting Non-Conformances and assisting with internal audit findings as assigned by Environmental Lab Supervisor or Monograph Supervisor.
15. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
16. Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry or related field
• Experience with HPLC, GC, and wet chemistry techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, DEA, EPA, FDA and related guidance.
• The role is an entry to mid level for a Chemist  based in person at 2841 Dow Avenue, Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780
• This is not your average Chemist role in a routine lab. The candidate must understand that this role is for an investigative / custom projects lab so he or she must bring a level of maturity. 
• The ideal candidate is: local to Southern California and is comfortable commuting to Tustin Monday-Friday
• Technical skill is important: experience in utilizing instruments such as GC-MS, HPLC, DSC, TGA, and is receptive to learning and growing technically 

Additional Information

Candidate must be located within a commutable distance of Tustin, CA lab.

Compensation:

• $22.00-$25.00/hr with potential for upside and bonus based on performance.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday

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

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.