Laboratory Analyst I - Eurofins Environment Testing - Charlotte, NC
About The Position
The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This role involves performing routine lab tasks to gain experience with methods, practices, and programs, including sample preparation, chemical analysis, data calculation, recording and reporting, and routine instrument maintenance. The position requires adherence to environmental, health, safety, and quality assurance standards, as well as general housekeeping in the work area. The analyst will be trained on complex instrumentation such as gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, and ICP, and will work under close supervision using routine and standard methods. Key tasks include aliquoting and weighing samples, and washing glassware, all conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
Requirements
- BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
- Laboratory experience helpful
- Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
- 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 Chemistry, High Resolution preparation and analysis, Low Resolution preparation and analysis
- 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
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 Environment Testing America’s environmental, health and safety and quality assurance standards
- Responsible for general housekeeping in 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
Benefits
- comprehensive medical coverage
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- dental and vision options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
