Laboratory Analyst I - Eurofins Environment Testing

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

Eurofins Environment Testing in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Lab Analyst to join our team. Our lab specializes in environmental testing and applied analytical chemistry. Our analytical data has provided support for a diverse range of clientele.

The Lab Analyst is responsible for Performing a variety of tasks associated with aquatic toxicity, microbiology, and culturing of organisms and bacteria.  Records daily observations of aquatic tests and associated water chemistry.  Performs both routine and non-routine tasks following verbal or written instructions. 

• Routine sample preparation and analysis following standard operating procedures.
• Follow quality control procedures as outlined in Quality Assurance Manual
• Interpret and report data.
• Perform data processing, and data entry.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance.
• Enter data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Other general laboratory related duties as assigned.
• Work efficiently to meet project due dates.

Other duties include maintaining the laboratory’s cleanliness, consumables, equipment, and data files.  Work under close to moderate supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related science field required.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Basic computer skills (10-key, Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dexterity to work with small objects and delicate organisms
• Ability to see and count small, moving aquatic organisms

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5  p.m. with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Little Rock, AR are encouraged to apply.

Compensation range: $18-$20 / hour.

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.

What we Offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/ 

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 :40 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 discovery pharm