Scientist I - Microbiology - 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 Eaton Analytical, LLC. (EEA) has a Full-Time Scientist I opening at our South Bend Laboratory in our Microbiology department. This is a full-time, hourly position averaging 40 hours per week. 

Position Summary: 

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

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of samples following strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Input of data into corporate database
• Filtering of microbiology samples for compliance testing as required by federal regulations
• Cleaning and maintaining specific laboratory supplies, i.e., tubing and other specialized glassware
• Following safe work practices and adhering to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• Preparation of reagents following SOP guidance
• Performs other duties, as directed

This role is 1st shift, M-F 8am-5pm. The work schedule may vary weekly, as assigned by the department supervisor, with additional hours on weekends or holidays (if needed). 

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute for a degree) 
• An understanding of basic laboratory practices related to Microbiology or applicable fields,
• An understanding of with lab safety and aseptic technique
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship 

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• A Bachelor's degree Microbiology or Biology, with at least 1 Microbiology course 
• Experience with Microbiology in a lab setting
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. as needed. 
• Be self-motivated
• Excellent documentation and communication skills in Microsoft Word, Excel is preferred
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently
• Prior experience with microscopy

Additional Information

Pay range: $19.57-26.25

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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of