Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.The position prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs).This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
Preparation of samples using standard techniques
Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
Evaluation and quantification of data
Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
Performing routine instrument maintenance
Competency on complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)
Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues
Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
Weighing out and recording sample weights
Assisting the prep analysts with sample extractions
Preparing extraction supplies
Upkeep and cleaning of Promochroms
Calibrating pipettes
Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required.Education/Experience (BMQ):
HS Diploma or equivalent
High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience
Previous experience working in a lab
Specific Skills and Abilities:
Perform prep/analysis of samples of various matrices for various analytical methods
Analyze/prep samples and QC for routine testing
Perform basic maintenance on equipment used for routine work
Previous experience working in a lab
Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines
Perform calculations with calculator / mathematical formulas
Complete work within time and quality constraints
Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills
Demonstrate good problem solving skills
Work independently following written or verbal instructions
Reading, writing and speaking skills
Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned
Work overtime as workload requires
Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
Organic preparation
Wet Chemistry
Ability to lift up to 50lbs at times.
Must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Compensation:$17-19/hr (DOE)Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 yearsEurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
