Job Description

Analyzes samples and/or develops/validates methodologies using HPLC and or GC for various compounds and components in compliance with SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Organizes and conducts routine analyses for compounds using HPLC, LCMS, G independently and in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines
• Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records
• Independently able to use and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks, while learning to perform routine and non-routine maintenance
• Provides input and participates in project meetings
• Performs peer review and QC review of data
• Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively completes multiple assignments.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment
• Understands data generated, and history of methods.
• Recognizes deviations from normal results and inform Study Director, Principal Investigator, and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and participates in corrective action of problems.
• Identifies problems independently.
• Able to adapt to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
• Able to identify critical steps in an assay.
• Leads process improvement initiatives.
• Completes all required training courses.
• Trains and assists less experienced staff
• May assist in optimizing and validating methods for a variety of matrices
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies
• Viewed as a resource within their team
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Laboratory experience may be substituted for degree)
• 1+ years of experience preferred
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently
• May work with potentially hazardous substances and/or radio labeled materials
• Mandatory immunizations and screening as required
• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area
• Will be exposed to food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.)
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Overtime and weekend work as required
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens

Additional Information

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.