Laboratory Analyst I (3rd shift) , Environment Testing, Earth City MO

Eurofins USA Environment Testing•Earth City, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. The Group is a 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. Additionally, Eurofins is an emerging player in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. The company has approximately 6.95 billion Euros turnover, operates over 950 laboratories across 60 countries, and employs about 63,000 staff. This full-time, year-round position is for an entry-level Laboratory Analyst I in the Environment Testing laboratory in Earth City, MO. The Analyst will be responsible for preparing and analyzing environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology, in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience
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
Ability to perform basic math skills including multiplication, division and algebra
Must be comfortable working independently on 3rd shift after training.
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 ability to read, write and speak in English.

Nice To Haves

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
Computer skills, experience with LIMs software a plus
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
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

Responsibilities

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.
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