Job Description

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, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing independently and in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines
• Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records
• Independently uses and performs basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks, while performing routine and non-routine maintenance
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work
• Performs peer review and QC review of data
• Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively completes multiple assignments.
• Promotes and 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 Technical Manager, 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, determines appropriate actions, and implements solutions with support or independently as appropriate.
• Able to adapt to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
• Able to identify critical steps in an assay.
• Drives and implements process improvement initiatives
• Completes all required training courses.
• Trains and assists less experienced staff
• Assists in setting up and performing optimization and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices
• Assists in writing reports, methods, protocols and SOPs, and make suggestions for modifications in test methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies
• Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects
• May plan, monitor, or guide non-routine work within their team
• Viewed as a resource across multiple teams
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required

  ·         3 - 4  years Analytical Chemistry experience

  ·         2+ Years LCMS experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Laboratory experience may be substituted for degree)

• Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment

• Experience with use and troubleshooting of analytical equipment is desired

• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.

• Chromatography Data systems (Empower, Chromeleon, Etc…)

• LIMS experience preferred but not required.

• 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

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 2nd shift - 2:30pm - 11:30pm ., with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Brea, CA are encouraged to apply.

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 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.