Analyst, Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Northeast, Auburn ME

Analyst, Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Northeast, Auburn ME

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 20 - USD 22 - hourly

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies.

In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testing procedures including:
  • Batching and prepping samples for analysis taking into account special and varied client and quality assurance requirements.
  • Making reagents for sample analysis.
  • Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity.
  • Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data.
  • Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples.
  • Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
• Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards.
• Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Secondary Duties:
  • Orders supplies.
  • Washes and inventories glassware.
  • Writes NCM’s for projects with quality assurance issues.
  • Purges analyzed samples.
  • Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures.
  • Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed.

The ideal candidate would possess the following ability and/or skills:

• Reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Team participation and meeting management skills.
• Time management and organization skills.
• 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.
• Able to follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Organic preparation
  • Metals preparation and analysis
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
  • Radio Chemistry
  • Wet Chemistry
  • High Resolution preparation and analysis
  • Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Basic

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • BS or BA in chemistry or related field OR 3 years of laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment.
  • Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Samples will be in coolers packed in ice.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
  • Professional working proficiency in English

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…