Trainee (GC-MS Laboratory Analyst) - Eurofins Environment Testing North Central - University Park, IL

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 is seeking a GC-MS Analyst Trainee. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in analytical chemistry.  Full training provided, no experience necessary.  Successful applicant will be assigned a 2-year development plan with quarterly goals, supported by hands-on experienced trainers and a Mentor with whom they will meet monthly to discuss progress and receive guidance.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• a science degree
• an ability to interpret graphs and data
• an ability to grasp analytical chemistry concepts
• eagerness to learn
• problem solving ability
• excellent organizational and time-management skills
• initiative

Job duties:

Analyzing environmental samples accurately, on-time and in compliance with EPA regulations

Organizing and prioritizing sample runs using LIMS (Lab Information Management System) and GC-MS software

GC-MS troubleshooting and maintenance

Review QC and sample data and complete in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

More advanced duties with time and training and at the successful applicant’s pace

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

BS or BA in chemistry or related science field

Laboratory experience is a plus

Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of University Park, IL are encouraged to apply.

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

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 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 pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence