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Associate Chemist -Environmental - 1st Shift

Employer
Eurofins USA
Location
Bausman, Pennsylvania, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 10, 2021

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Sector
Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Forensics
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the 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. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
  • Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
  • Regular attendance and punctuality
  • Demonstrate skill in using the computer to access information, perform complex mathematical calculations and prepare reports
  • Set up, optimize, and calibrate ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA independently
  • Analyze samples independently
  • Review, evaluate, calculate, enter, upload and verify data as required
  • Document data following SOPs
  • Perform instrument troubleshooting
  • Perform non routine analyses with limited supervision
  • Perform quantitative transfer and dilutions
  • Read and understand the principles of instruments used for assigned work
  • Perform effective written and oral communication with coworkers
  • Evaluate current analytical system performance and suggest/implement improvements to maximize quality and productivity
  • Maintain ICP/ICP-MS/CVAA instrumentation
  • Assist with updating SOPs as needed to ensure compliance
  • Perform IDL, IEC, linear range, and MDL determinations
  • Keep individual training records updated
  • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Role is open on 1st shift, Sun-Thursday OR Tues-Sat 7:00am-3:30pm.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology/Industrial Hygiene/Physics or equivalent experience
  • Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have:
  • Some related experience with inductively coupled plasma techniques (ICP and ICP MS)/atomic absorption techniques
  • Satisfactory technical skills, including logical thinking and deductive reasoning; good work habits; clean, efficient, careful; accuracy in recording and transcribing data; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; learn new methods and techniques; self motivated to improve technical skills and operations; consciousness of and a positive attitude toward quality control and safety procedures; demonstrate versatility, efficiency, and flexibility; personal maturity and sense of responsibility; willingness to follow instructions and comply with company policies; organizational skills; some familiarity with basic statistics and chemical math; problem solving; medium to high stress level; able to retain large amounts of information; interact with others in a positive, professional manner

Additional Information

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins Environment Testing America, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com/env

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Governmentvaccination mandates apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.

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