Scientist I - Metals - Environment Testing, 1st shift, M-F

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

Position Summary:

Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Central, LLC. has a full-time Scientist I opening at our South Bend Laboratory in our Metals department. This is a full-time, hourly position averaging 40 hours per week.

This position will be responsible for testing and assisting staff with routine water quality testing, adhering to department’s daily QA/QC requirements, as well as supporting other laboratory needs that may arise.  The work schedule may require evenings and/or weekends and the candidate must be able to work overtime on short same-day notice.  Previous experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of water samples following strict Standard Operating Procedures
• Input of data into corporate database
• Clearly and accurately documenting data
• Cleaning and maintaining laboratory areas
• Maintaining specific laboratory supplies and equipment
• Maintaining instrumentation, assuring proper operation
• Following safe work practices and adhering to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• Additional duties as assigned

Role is M-F, 8am-5pm, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field; equivalent lab experience may substitute for a degree
  • Must have a minimum of 20 hours of Chemistry credits 
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. routinely and able stand for long periods through the day
• Ability to squat and reach routinely 
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship 

Ideal Candidates:

• Will be self-motivated with an understanding of basic laboratory practices related to chemical and physical testing of water samples or applicable fields
• Will have excellent documentation and communication skills in Microsoft Word, Excel is preferred
• Will have previous lab experience, ideally in metals 
• Will have the ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment
• as well have the flexibility to squat and reach routinely
• Good dexterity and tactile skills

Additional Information

Pay rate: $21.00-$27.00/hour 

Please note - 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.

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 and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

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! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision