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

The Associate Chemist in this role is responsible for maintaining instrumentation; tuning and calibrating instruments daily; analyzing quality control and client samples; reviewing and assembling this data (in an efficient manner, with a high degree of quality) to meet client requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Maintains instrumentation
• Tunes and calibrates equipment 
• Analyzes samples 
• Reviews and assembles all supporting data 
• Reads, understands, and carries out SOPs
• Understands and uses appropriate computer programs and databases and other software in a Windows-based environment
• Demonstrates and maintains awareness of technical innovations and progress in environmental field (including periodic literature examination for relative scientific information)
• Makes calibration standards or other quality control samples
• Trains new personnel as required
• Writes SOPs as needed
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Role is 1st Shift, M-F 7am-3:30pm. Training will be the same hours. 

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field, or equivalent relevant experience in the field 
•  Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• Technical and reasoning skills-  logical thinking and deductive reasoning
• Good work habits and documentation skills (i.e., cleanliness, accuracy, cautiousness, and neatness
• Conscientiousness
• Positive attitude toward quality control, safety procedures, and ethical practices
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment 
• Ability to recognize and meet all deadlines or due dates
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality concerning names and work performed
• Good organizational skills
• Self-motivation to improve technical skills and internal operations
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Loyalty to company philosophy and goals
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to function under medium stress level
• Ability to adapt to method changes and work with minimal supervision and follow instructions 

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