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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 Analyst II 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testingprocedures 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 instrument

• Uploads data into LIMS system for review.
• Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains logbooks.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• 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.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience: Minimum 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 and / or Skills:

• Reading, writing and speaking skills
• Problem solving 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

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 Che istry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Additional Information

This is a full-time position Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. Training will be Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

What we Offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

We support your development! Do you feel you don\'t match 100% of the requirements? Don\'t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything