Wet Chemistry 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

Apply today for a rewarding career with growth potential in our lab. 

The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures.

Candidates living within a commutable distance of Barberton, OH are encouraged to apply. Hours are M-F 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm.  Must be available to work rotating Saturday shift.

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

Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins environmental health safety and quality 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 Ion chromatography, flow-injection analysis (FIA), segmented flow analysis (SFA), Photometric and electrochemical analysis 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

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): 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.  

Education/Experience (BMQ):

BS or BA in chemistry or related field or working towards an equivalent degree.

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 writing
• Follow and learn appropriate protocols in Wet Chemistry

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 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!

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