General Chemistry Specialist, Eurofins Environment Testing - Calscience, Tustin, CA

The General Chemistry Specialist prepares and analyzes environmental samples following ASTM, Standard Methods, and EPA protocols in adherence with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOPs. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitoring and managing sample backlog workload to meet client program requirementsBatching, analyzing, and reporting samples by various methodologies including UV-VIS, titration, filtration, gravimetric analysis, etc.Data upload and peer review data using the laboratory information management system (LIMS)Data interpretation and evaluation to ensure qualitative, quantitative, program requirements are metPreparation of standards and reagents for sample analysisMaintenance of instrument calibrations in accordance with laboratory QAQC (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) requirements.Evaluation and implementation of new instrumentation and equipment to improve department efficiency and production ratesCorrespondence and coordination with the management team and quality assurance team to ensure implementation initiatives are executed to meet target deadlinesEvaluation of methods and procedures for efficiency and accuracy improvement opportunitiesTroubleshooting of instrumentation, equipment, procedures and methods as neededPerform basic instrument maintenance and repairPerform general housekeeping within the laboratory to maintain an organized and safe working environmentConduct daily duties in an efficient and safe manner, remaining compliant with environmental health and safety and quality assurance programsPerform other laboratory duties as assigned