Synthesis Scientist | EAG Laboratories

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in providing a unique range of analytical testing services to multiple industries. With over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins Scientific helps make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Our network of over 62,000 employees across a network of more than 900 laboratories in 62 countries, strengthens Eurofins Scientific as a leader in scientific testing services.

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.

Job Description

EAG Laboratories is looking for an Organic Synthesis Scientist to join our St. Louis lab. At EAG, you will be part of a diverse team of research chemists and scientists responsible for chemical analysis. Our chemical testing lab offers deformulation (reverse engineering), contaminant identification, custom synthesis of small organic molecules, failure analysis, litigation support and expert witness services. In this position, the individual must be able to perform the following:·        

• In addition to synthesis skills, support on the analytical chemistry side of the lab is desired. Expectations includes:
• Design experiments with limited assistance from management and/or experienced scientists
• Interpret analytical data from GC-MS instrumentation and apply understanding to solving a specific problem
• Apply additional analytical data from techniques such as LC-MS, FTIR, NMR and ICP in solving a specific problem
• Write scientific reports fit for the audience that includes specific conclusions, exact methodology, and supporting analytical data
• Work comfortably in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
• Maintain analytical instrumentation and troubleshoot problems when necessary
• Author standard operating procedures and demonstrate the ability to follow procedures
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate constructively with other scientists and managers
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

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Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry with focus on organic synthesis and 2 years of post-academic work experience. Or: M.S. in chemistry in 5 years of post-academic work experience as a synthetic chemist.
• The following experiences are required: multiple steps synthesis, chromatographic purifications, interpretation of spectra data, development of synthetic routes.
• Hands on experience with analytical instrumentation: NMR, FTIR, HPLC, LC/MS, GC and GC/MS for the purpose of confirming the identity of synthetic products.

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 up to 50% 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 25 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

What It’s Like to Work Here:

• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family 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 technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.  The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status. 

Eurofins is a Gender, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 

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