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Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences testing, helping make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Every day, our laboratories support the safety and quality of the food we eat, the water we drink, and the medicines we rely on.
With more than 58,000 employees across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, Eurofins provides a wide range of analytical testing services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, environmental, and consumer product industries. Our teams perform over 200,000 analytical methods, delivering trusted scientific results that help customers ensure the safety, identity, quality, and purity of their products.
Joining Eurofins means becoming part of a global network of scientists and innovators who are passionate about advancing science and improving lives. Whether you're launching your career or building on existing laboratory experience, you'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact through your work.
Job Description
Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking an Associate Analytical Chemist to join our Trace Analytical Structural Chemistry (TASC) team.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career scientists looking to launch their careers in analytical chemistry. As an Associate Analytical Chemist, you will gain hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, support research and development studies, and contribute to the generation of high-quality scientific data in a regulated laboratory environment.
Working alongside experienced scientists, you will develop your technical expertise while supporting studies that help advance pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.
What You'll Do
- Perform laboratory testing and analysis following SOPs, protocols, and study requirements
- Generate accurate, reliable, and high-quality experimental data
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation
- Document laboratory activities in accordance with cGMP and/or GLP requirements
- Support research and development projects through testing and data collection
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific results
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams while managing project timelines and priorities
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC instrumentation
- Laboratory experience gained through internships, undergraduate research, academic coursework, or industry positions
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Experience with GLP, GMP, and/or LIMS is a plus
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm., plus any additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.
What we Offer:
Excellent full-time benefits including
- comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
If you're passionate about science, eager to learn, and ready to gain hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, and analytical testing, apply today and start your career with Eurofins.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences testing, helping make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Every day, our laboratories support the safety and quality of the food we eat, the water we drink, and the medicines we rely on.
With more than 58,000 employees across 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, Eurofins provides a wide range of analytical testing services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, environmental, and consumer product industries. Our teams perform over 200,000 analytical methods, delivering trusted scientific results that help customers ensure the safety, identity, quality, and purity of their products.
Joining Eurofins means becoming part of a global network of scientists and innovators who are passionate about advancing science and improving lives. Whether you're launching your career or building on existing laboratory experience, you'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact through your work.
Job Description
Eurofins BPT-Columbia is seeking an Associate Analytical Chemist to join our Trace Analytical Structural Chemistry (TASC) team.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates and early-career scientists looking to launch their careers in analytical chemistry. As an Associate Analytical Chemist, you will gain hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, support research and development studies, and contribute to the generation of high-quality scientific data in a regulated laboratory environment.
Working alongside experienced scientists, you will develop your technical expertise while supporting studies that help advance pharmaceutical and biotechnology products.
What You'll Do
- Perform laboratory testing and analysis following SOPs, protocols, and study requirements
- Generate accurate, reliable, and high-quality experimental data
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation
- Document laboratory activities in accordance with cGMP and/or GLP requirements
- Support research and development projects through testing and data collection
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific results
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams while managing project timelines and priorities
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Hands-on experience with HPLC and/or GC instrumentation
- Laboratory experience gained through internships, undergraduate research, academic coursework, or industry positions
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Experience with GLP, GMP, and/or LIMS is a plus
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship
Additional Information
Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm., plus any additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.
What we Offer:
Excellent full-time benefits including
- comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
If you're passionate about science, eager to learn, and ready to gain hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, and analytical testing, apply today and start your career with Eurofins.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Eurofins11
- Linde2
- Thorne2
- Eli Lilly2
- MRIGlobal2
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Food & Beverage
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in analytical chemist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Proficiency with HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, or equivalent separation and detection techniques
- Experience with method development, validation, and transfer according to regulatory guidelines
- Familiarity with cGMP, GLP, or EPA regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry
- Strong data interpretation skills and experience with LIMS or laboratory data systems
- Attention to documentation accuracy including SOPs, logbooks, and deviation reports
Tips for Your Analytical Chemist Job Search
Quantify your instrument proficiency clearly
Hiring managers scan resumes for specific techniques and instruments. List HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, or NMR by name alongside the matrices you analyzed and the method validation work you performed, not just the department you worked in.
Tailor your resume to the sector
Pharma postings weight USP methods and cGMP compliance. Environmental roles prioritize EPA method adherence. Food and beverage jobs emphasize AOAC protocols. Match your resume language to the sector's regulatory vocabulary before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists analytical chemist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by method and certification
Search for your core method name alongside the job title. A search for 'analytical chemist chromatography pharmaceutical' surfaces openings aligned to your actual bench experience, cutting through postings that need a generalist profile you don't fit.
Prepare a methods summary for technical screens
Most analytical chemist interviews open with a technical screen before you reach the hiring manager. Have a concise verbal summary of each validated method you've run, the instrument platform, sample type, and any out-of-specification investigations you resolved ready to deliver.
Negotiate start date around project handoffs
Labs often need continuity on active validation studies or environmental monitoring cycles. Proposing a start date that aligns with a natural project handoff point signals operational awareness and makes you easier to schedule without disrupting ongoing work.
Analytical Chemist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most analytical chemists?
The companies hiring the most analytical chemists right now include Eurofins, Linde, and Thorne, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in pharmaceutical manufacturing, contract research organizations, and environmental testing labs.
How many analytical chemist jobs are remote?
About 0% of analytical chemist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because bench work requires physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements are regulatory affairs, method documentation review, and data interpretation roles that sit adjacent to laboratory operations.
How do you become an analytical chemist?
You become an analytical chemist by earning at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related science, then building hands-on instrument experience through internships, co-ops, or academic lab work. Focus on one or two core techniques such as chromatography or spectroscopy. A master's degree strengthens your candidacy for method development or senior roles, while industry certifications in quality systems add value in regulated sectors.
How do you get hired as an analytical chemist with little experience?
You can get hired as an analytical chemist with little experience by emphasizing academic lab projects, capstone research, or co-op placements that involved real instrumentation and data reporting. Entry-level postings in quality control and environmental testing labs tend to have the lowest experience floors. Highlight any exposure to SOPs, safety protocols, or data management software, since employers in regulated industries train on specific methods but expect basic lab literacy from day one.
What does the analytical chemist interview process look like?
The analytical chemist interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your instrument background and sector experience, followed by a technical interview with a lab manager or senior scientist who will ask you to walk through a method you have validated or troubleshot. Some employers add a written or practical assessment on data interpretation or regulatory documentation. A final round with cross-functional stakeholders covers teamwork, safety mindset, and how you handle out-of-specification results.
Where can I find and apply to analytical chemist jobs?
You can find and apply to analytical chemist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles in pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, food science, materials research, and more. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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