Associate Chemist- Environment Testing -1st Shift

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrate skill in using the computer to access information, perform complex mathematical calculations and prepare reports
• Analyze samples independently
• Review, evaluate, calculate, enter, upload and verify data as required
• Document data following SOPs
• Perform instrument troubleshooting
• Perform non routine analyses with limited supervision
• Perform quantitative transfer and dilutions
• Read and understand the principles of instruments used for assigned work
• Perform effective written and oral communication with coworkers
• Evaluate current analytical system performance and suggest/implement improvements to maximize quality and productivity
• Assist with updating SOPs as needed to ensure compliance
• Perform IDL, IEC, linear range, and MDL determinations
• Keep individual training records updated
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Role is 1st Shift- Tues- Sat.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Industrial Hygiene/Physics or equivalent experience
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship 

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• Satisfactory technical skills, including logical thinking and deductive reasoning
•  Good work habits: efficient, careful, and accuracy in recording and transcribing data
• Strong communication skills, but orally and in writing
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods and techniques
• Self-motivation 
• A positive attitude toward quality control and safety procedures
• Versatility, efficiency, and flexibility; personal maturity and sense of responsibility
• Willingness to follow instructions and comply with company policies
• Organizational skills
• Some familiarity with basic statistics and chemical math
• Problem solving skills
• Ability and willingness to interact with others in a positive, professional manner

Additional Information

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.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates MAY apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disa