Scientist I - SVOA Eurofins Environment Testing - Tacoma, WA

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

This position is an entry to mid-level analytical position. The chemist performs sample preparation as well as the analysis of environmental sample for semi-volatile organic analysis. The chemist interprets and manages data using LIMS, Chemstation, and Excel, ensuring that data meets all established QA/QC criteria and is made available to the department Leads and manager within specified time frames.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using established procedures, prepare, analyze and document sample analyses using GC/ECD and other methodologies.
• Familiarity with established procedures, for the preparation and documentation of samples using GC/ECD, 8081, 8082, 608 and other methodologies.
• Perform and interpret required QA/QC procedures; recommend, perform and document corrective actions and possible impacts to data quality.
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employee regulations.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate proactive commitment and adherence to industry and company safety regulations and procedures
• Completes all training requirements and ensures they are fully documented and on file with Quality Assurance and Safety Officers.
• Manages the completion of regular training and DOC (Demonstration of Capabilities) for staff per our quality policies under the direction of department Group Leaders and QA department.
• Ensure internal/external audit findings are completed on time.
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform routine maintenance, and consult with vendor technicians (support engineers) when appropriate
• Manage inventory needs, assist in ordering of supplies, and maintain stock of all necessary components, supplies, standards and reagents.
• Utilize computer software to prioritize work, track samples, acquire data, perform calculations and statistical analysis, and store data to meet established deadlines.
• Conduct review of analytical sample preparation data including: checks for completeness, calculation accuracy, data interpretation and data quality objective coherence. Provide all documentation for peer and scientific review of data in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot instrument problems, perform routine maintenance, and consult with vendor technicians (support engineers) when appropriate
• Train coworkers in sample preparation and analysis, instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting techniques and data quality objective adherence
• Constructively problem-solve work issues with team members and other lab staff as well as
• Provide feedback to Group Leader, Lab Manager, Quality Assurance Officer and/or Project Managers about analysis, data, or other issues
• Ensure department specific Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed and/or updated on time.
• Provide back-up assistance to other analysts and lab assistants when necessary
• Ensure department is using established procedures to ship/receive client samples
• Make recommendations and implement new methods, cost saving techniques or practices, efficiency improvements and policies for the department.
• Coordinate with the department managers and group leaders, technicians and chemists on a daily basis. 

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience; experience in an environmental lab is a plus, but not required.
• At least 1-2 year’s analytical experience, or combination, at company or equivalent experience elsewhere. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is preferred.
• Flexible and willing to help in other areas of laboratory as needed.
• Below are brief summary of knowledge and/or experience requirements:
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills and relate well to people in direct communication,
  • Consciousness of and a positive attitude toward quality, service and safety procedures.
  • Sound reasoning, good judgment and decision making
  • Strong o