Analyst I - Eurofins Xenco - Corpus Christi, TX

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 agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins Xenco, LLC is a nationally accredited lab that provides a full range of analytical testing services encompassing Environmental Testing. We are looking for a Laboratory Analyst I to join our team! 

The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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:

1. Preparation of samples using standard techniques
2. Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
3. Calculating data
4. Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
5. Performing routine instrument maintenance

• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing
• America’s environmental, health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Responsible for general housekeeping in 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

Ability and/or Skills:

• 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 one or more of
• the following disciplines:
• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• Gas Chromatography
• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
• Wet Chemistry

Qualifications

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

Experience:

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

Additional Information

Position is full-time position, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Corpus Christi, TX are encouraged to apply. 

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life an