GC/LC Analyst, Chemistry | EAG Laboratories

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 :

• 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.
• Desire to learn and understand new processes/instruments/techniques.  
• Prefer materials characterization experience and experience in untargeted identification work.

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 complete tasks independently make timely decisions in the context of a workflow ability to communicate with visitors ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.  
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs. 

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

Additional Information :

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 

What Its Like to Work Here:

• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG team feels like. Be inspired by your leaders be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
• Learning & Development: Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
• Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you enjoy being immersed in science or engineering tackling problems head-on finding solutions through teamwork and taking pride in accomplishments join us today!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation in all of our employment EAG Laboratories recruits hires trains promotes and administers all employment-related mattersbased onan individuals qualificationsabilitiesand efforts. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression pregnancy genetic information disability military and/or protected veteran status and/or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.   

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