Organic Prep Analyst- Eurofins Environment Testing-Barberton, OH

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.

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.

Job Description

The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins TestAmerica's Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures.  Must live a commutable distance from Barberton/Akron OH area. Hours are M-F 8am-5pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

Regular attendance and punctuality

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:

Preparation of samples using standard techniques o Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques o Calculating data o Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor o Performing routine instrument maintenance

Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins TestAmerica' s environmental health safety andqQuality assurance standards

Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area

Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument specific data systems.

Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods

Aliquots and weighs samples

Washes glassware

Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:

o Preparation of samples using standard techniques

o Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques

o Calculating data o Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor

Education/Experience (BMQ):

Minimally HS Chemistry needed

BS or BA in chemistry or related field preferred.  3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.

Experience:

Laboratory experience helpful

Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

Reading, writing and speaking skills

Problem solving skills

Team participation and meeting management skills

Time management and organization skills

Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts

Complete work within time and quality constraints

Work independently following written or verbal instructions

Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:

• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• Gas Chromatography
• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Additional Information

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 carb