Analyst, Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Northeast, Auburn ME

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testing procedures including:
  • Batching and prepping samples for analysis taking into account special and varied client and quality assurance requirements.
  • Making reagents for sample analysis.
  • Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity.
  • Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data.
  • Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples.
  • Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Uploads data into LIMS system for review.
• Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains logbooks.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards.
• Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Secondary Duties:
  • Orders supplies.
  • Washes and inventories glassware.
  • Writes NCM’s for projects with quality assurance issues.
  • Purges analyzed samples.
  • Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures.
  • Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed.

The ideal candidate would possess the following ability and/or skills:

• 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.
• 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

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • BS or BA in chemistry or related field OR 3 years of laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment.
  • Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.  Samples will be in coolers packed in ice.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
  • Professional working proficiency in English

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

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.

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

We support your development!  Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity!  Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

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Company description:   Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.