Radiochemistry Instrumentation Specialist- Environment Testing, Earth City, MO

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 Radiochemistry Instrumentation Specialist will use general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins TestAmerica’s Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s.

This position is Monday- Friday and can be the hours of  10:00am-6:00pm, 12:00pm- 8:00pm or 2:00pm-10:00pm.  Based on the needs of the lab at time of application.  Overtime as needed. Must live a commutable distance to our Earth City, MO lab.  

Position summary: Responsible for scheduling and prioritizing work tasks, training, problem solving, following procedures and methods, reviewing data in addition to making recommendations to laboratory management in regard to process improvements. General understanding of radiochemistry principles. Assists the department manager as a technical resource.

Knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment specific to radiochemistry in any one or more of the following areas: alpha spectrometry, gamma spectrometry, gas flow proportional counting, and/or liquid scintillation counting. Analyzes environmental samples according to scientific and EPA methodology.  Validates and reviews data for accuracy through level IV reports.  Uploads laboratory data into reporting system to generate data packages for delivery to clients.  Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and repairs analytical instruments to reduce instrument downtime.
• Works with vendors and suppliers on the installation of new instruments
• Develops, suggests, and implements process improvements to maximize the productivity and decrease turnaround time.
• Develops or amends department standard operating procedures
• Trains new analyst.  Provides training on new or updated instruments, software and upload procedures
• Provides technical assistance to analyst, laboratory technicians, and supervisors with unusual or problematic sample preparation, extraction and analysis.
• Researches and makes recommendations on the acquisition of new instruments, technology and software
• Assists in the development of Quality Assurance and Health and Safety protocols.
• Assists with the prioritizations of workload based on technical aspects of work to be performed
• Archives electronic instrument data.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

BS/BA in Chemistry or closely related field preferred.  However, candidates with a desire to start a successful career with the #1 environmental testing company in the world, should apply as well.

***Also looking for a Senior Specialist should have- 5 years’ experience in an analytical laboratory, 2 of which must be in a production environment

Ability and/or Skills

• Advanced analytical chemistry and/or radiochemistry principles
• Mathematical principles and concepts
• Instrument methodology
• Understanding of safety data sheets
• Problem solving skills
• Math Skills
• Computer Skills Strong communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analyze and assess data
• Instrument repair and troubleshooting
• Handle multiple priorities
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• HS education diploma or equivalent

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.

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