LCMS Chemist/Analyst - EAG Laboratories

EAG Laboratories, a Eurofins company has over 40 years’ experience in materials and engineering testing services. EAG is a global leader in scientific services with a portfolio of analytical methods. We offer a consultative multi-disciplinary approach to solving your materials and engineering related product problems. As thought leaders in investigative science, we set the global standard for materials and engineering testing services.

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 Case Study: Client needs to determine the amount of antioxidant in a consumer product. Analyst receives the assignment from the manager, performs sample preparation and gets it on instrument. Data is reviewed. Additional testing with reference standard and a calibration curve might be needed to quantify the antioxidant. Opportunities to join a call with manager and client.

Example of equipment you will use: 

• LC
• GC
• GPC
• NMR
• Dissolution
• ICP
• Data processing software

Example of materials we use:

Polymers, solvents, any kind of sample imaginable!

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.