Analyst, Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Northeast, Auburn ME

About the Company

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group is a world leader in food, environment, and pharmaceutical products testing, as well as agroscience CRO services. It is also a global independent market leader in testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and clinical studies. Eurofins operates approximately 950 laboratories across 60 countries with about 63,000 staff and a turnover of around 6.95 billion Euros.

About the Role

The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing methods in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. This role involves validating and reviewing data for accuracy, uploading laboratory data into the LIMS system, and generating data packages for client delivery. The position requires knowledge of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment in its operation.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures including:
  • Batching and prepping samples for analysis, considering special client and quality assurance requirements.
  • Making reagents for sample analysis.
  • Aliquoting extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity.
  • Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data.
  • Determining routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains laboratory instruments.
• Uploads data into LIMS system for review.
• Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains logbooks and monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Performs job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America’s environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards.
• Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Orders supplies and washes/inventories glassware.
• Writes NCM’s (Non-Conformance Management) for projects with quality assurance issues.
• Purges analyzed samples.
• Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures.
• Assists in other areas of the laboratory as needed.

Skills

• Reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Team participation and meeting management skills.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Use of calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts.
• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints.
• Ability to work independently following written or verbal instructions.
• Cooperation and coordination both orally and in writing.
• 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

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 experience is 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Dental and vision options.

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes; the actual base salary may vary based on relevant experience, skill set, business sector, and geographic location. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.