GC/MS Analyst (Volatiles) Environmental Testing, Barberton, OH

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

Apply today for a rewarding career with growth potential in our lab. 

Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast is searching for a Volatile Organic Compounds/Analytes for Barberton, OH Hours are M-F 8am-5pm occasional Saturdays, overtime available. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Barberton, OH are encouraged to apply.

The Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast's Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s.

Analyst's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Calculating data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast's EHS and QA standards
• Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her 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

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Analytical and/or General Science
• Scientific methods and method compliance
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong Mathematics background
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
• Laboratory safety rules and chemical hazards
• Previous lab experience with GC/MS and EPA purge and trap methods helpful

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Four year Science Degree in Chemistry or related field
• Laboratory experience is a must
• Basic chromatography experience/background in Gas Chromatography, etc. would be helpful
• Having safety awareness
• Authorized to work in the Unites States indefinitely without restrictions or sponsorship
• Availability to work on Saturday's dependent on Sample load.

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.

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 medici