Senior Applications Chemist, Eurofins Environment Testing Air Toxics, Folsom, CA

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, ensuring products are safe, ingredients are authentic, and labeling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, with a commitment to environmental protection, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

With over 50 laboratories and more than 40 service centers nationwide, Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states. The network supports public and private clients—including DoD, DOE, and municipalities—through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure. Services include comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste, covering analytes such as PFAS, metals, VOCs/SVOCs, dioxins/furans, and radiochemicals.

About the role

The Senior Applications Chemist functions as a subject matter expert for GC and GC/MS technology within Eurofins Environmental Testing, supporting multiple projects, clients, and laboratory teams through advanced troubleshooting, method optimization, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical authority for GC and GC/MS instrumentation and applications.
• Lead investigations of complex analytical issues affecting data quality or turnaround time.
• Support method development, modification, and validation projects in response to new client needs or regulatory changes.
• Establish and promote best practices for instrument maintenance, system cleanliness, and performance monitoring.
• Partner with QA, operations, and leadership to support continuous improvement and standardization across Eurofins laboratories.
• Support client technical discussions and respond to inquiries requiring advanced analytical knowledge.
• Contribute to evaluation and implementation of new instrumentation, consumables, and technologies.
• Provide advanced training and mentorship to lab teams.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Extensive experience with GC/MS platforms including GC/MS/MS.
• Demonstrated leadership in method development and technical problem solving.
• Experience with air-phase analysis and EPA Toxic Organic Compendium methods preferred.
• Experience mentoring teams and influencing across functions.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write, and speak in English.

Pay

$75,000 - $95,000 per year. This position is exempt from overtime.

Schedule

Full-time hours, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Dental and vision options.
• Career development support.