Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals - 2nd Shift, M-F (ICP/ICP-MS)

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; onsite. Second shift Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; training runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship is required.

Compensation: $18–$20.90 per hour, with a 10% shift differential; the stated base pay range is $18–$19 per hour.

Company

International life sciences organization providing analytical testing services for food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other products.

What you will do

• Set up, optimize, calibrate, and maintain ICP, ICP-MS, and CVAA instrumentation.
• Independently analyze samples, perform quantitative transfers and dilutions, and conduct non-routine analyses with limited supervision.
• Review, calculate, enter, upload, verify, and document analytical data according to SOPs.
• Troubleshoot instruments and evaluate analytical system performance to improve quality and productivity.
• Perform IDL, IEC, linear range, and MDL determinations and assist with SOP updates.
• Apply GMP and GLP principles, maintain training records, and communicate effectively with coworkers.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Professional working proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking, is required.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.
• Ability to use computers, perform complex mathematical calculations, prepare reports, and retain technical information.
• Ability to work safely, follow SOPs, and attend the assigned second shift regularly and punctually.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Experience with inductively coupled plasma techniques, including ICP, ICP-MS, or ICP-OES.
• Experience with atomic absorption techniques, basic statistics, chemical mathematics, and problem-solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time benefits include medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, paid time off, dental coverage, and vision options.
• Career development support is available.
• Work is conducted in a safety-focused laboratory environment.
• Equal opportunity employment practices support diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Sustainability and environmental responsibility are central to the organization’s mission.