Laboratory Analyst ; entry level), Environment Testing, Earth MO

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.

Full-time year round positions for 1st shift. (also 2nd and 3rd shifts) Compensation is $18-20/hour (DOE) plus benefits and growth opportunities

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

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

• Regular attendance and punctuality

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

• 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

• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins’ EHS and QA standards

• Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area

• Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument specific data systems.

• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods

• Aliquots and weighs samples

• Washes glassware

• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

• Performs other duties as assigned

Reading, writing and speaking skills

Problem solving skills

Team participation and meeting management skills

Time management and organization skills

• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts

• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints

• Can 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

• A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience
• Experience in an environmental lab is a plus
• At least 1-2 year’s preparation, analytical experience, or combination, at company or equivalent experience elsewhere preferred
• 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 organization and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to coordinate multiple priorities
• Versatility, flexibility in dealing with people
• Ability to synthesize and retain information
• Computer skills, experience with LIMs software a plus
• Ability to perform basic math skills including multiplication, division and algebra
• Work independently
• Work within time constraints
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Willingness to put in overtime hours, as necessary to meet work needs
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the…