Wet Chemistry Laboratory Analyst-Environment Testing, Edison, NJ

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

The employee prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with TestAmerica’s Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s.

Position is full-time, Wednesday-Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Edison, NJ are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs 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
2. Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with TestAmerica’s EHS and QA standards
3. Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area.

Secondary Duties

1. Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
2. Aliquots and weighs samples
3. Washes glassware

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma is required. 
• Experience: Laboratory experience helpful. Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
• Licensure/Certificate/Registration: None

Knowledge

• Analytical and/or General Science
• Scientific methods and method compliance
• Strong Mathematics background
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Laboratory safety rules and chemical hazards

Skills

• Reading, writing and speaking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills

Abilities

• Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Complete work within time and quality constraints
• Work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing
• Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Organic preparation
  • Metals preparation and analysis
  • Wet Chemistry

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds when moving samples and disposing of waste
• Pushing and Pulling: Pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds when moving sample carts and gas tanks
• Body Positions: Approximately 60% of time standing when analyzing samples, 10% walking when moving about laboratory, and 30% sitting when working at computer, doing paper work, or analyzing samples. These percentages vary significantly Page 4- Analyst I depending upon duties being performed. Must be able to sit, stand, or stoop for long periods of time.
• Body Movements: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching when getting samples and performing analyses
• Smelling: For unusual odors, leakage, contamination
• Hand Use: Handling samples, operating instruments, data entry
• Hearing: Conversational hearing ability
• Vision: Performing analyses, viewing computer screen, doing paperwork
• Speaking: Conversational speaking ability

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