Associate Scientist I

Eurofins • River Falls, WI

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

MBGT Associate Scientist I is dedicated to supporting select activities within the MBGT Lab. Activities focus on sample preparation, DNA extraction, PCR set up, and data analysis for plant specimens.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in a field related to Agriculture or Laboratory Science is required.
• Relevant work experience may replace some education.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Good communication skills are required for this position.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• The ability to learn to use lab specific hardware and software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of paperwork
• Sample preparation (leaf, seed, and animal samples)
• DNA Extraction
• General Lab cleaning
• Genotyping
• PCR
• Data analysis
• Customer communication
• Assist in training of staff
• Internal communication about processes
• Other duties as needed
• Assists in equipment maintenance and calibration
• Support and maintain ISO quality system
• Support and maintain EBDI Safety program
• Others as required by workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level