Scientist I -Organic Prep - Environment Testing
About The Position
Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. Eurofins Built Environment Testing offers Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) services to protect health in built environments. Services cover a wide range of tests, including asbestos (PLM/TEM), mold, bacteria, VOCs, allergens, Legionella, radon, lead, silica, and more. This role involves performing routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. The Scientist I will work under close supervision using routine and standard methods, preparing samples, performing chemical analysis, calculating and recording data, and performing routine instrument maintenance. The role requires adherence to GMP/GLP and Eurofins Environment Testing's environmental, health and safety and quality assurance standards. General housekeeping in the work area is also expected. The position offers the opportunity to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument specific data systems.
Requirements
- BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years of laboratory experience may substitute for degree
- Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
- Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory experience
- Previous production-oriented work experience
- Ability to use a calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
- Ability to work independently following written or verbal instructions
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management skills
- Ability 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
- 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'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
