Sr. Chemist - Inorganics Lab

Company DescriptionEurofins 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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
• Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies 17025 compliance standards in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Performs complex analyses and non-routine testing in support of product assessment and quality control on products utilizing one or more analytical techniques (e.g., pH, Karl Fisher, Auto-titrator, Continuous Flow Analyzer, smoking machines, or other special purpose equipment and/or multiple wet chemistry and physical techniques.)
• Operates and maintains job related equipment as required
• Performs advanced troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
• Performs supporting verification, calibration, and maintenance tasks (e.g., balance calibration and pipet verifications)
• Performs laboratory tasks as assigned following supervisor direction, SOPs, WI and other documentation
• Assists other staff in the edits and updates of SOPs, WI and other documentation
• Follows all Good Documentation Practices appropriately, including digital platforms
• Maintains working areas appropriately (cleaning, disinfecting, etc...)
• Possesses strong organizational skills
• Provides clear feedback
• Keeps accurate records, follows instructions, and complies with company policies
• Proactively checks and stays current with all training across multiple learning platforms
• Provides instruction/training to new staff
• Recognizes errors, identifies root causes, and applies process improvements
• Provides analyses support for method development and validation as needed
• Evaluates, reviews, and approves data by other analysts
• Independently drafts, edits and updates SOPs, WI and other documentation
• Performs all testing with good dexterity, good laboratory techniques, and a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Makes recommendations for technical improvements, as needed
• Communicates effectively with client staff members
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or other related degree concentration, or?equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• 4 - 7 years of related experience

Additional InformationPosition is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Winston-Salem, NC are encouraged to apply.

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