Associate Scientist l (Part-Time)

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.

About the role

Shift: Part-Time. Standard business hours are Monday – Friday, 8am–4:30pm. Weekends and early morning/late evenings available.

The SST Associate Scientist I shall assist other SST Laboratory personnel in general lab duties and be responsible for ensuring quality and accurate data in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively internally and externally
• Work cooperatively and propose process improvements for technical areas
• Participate in general laboratory maintenance
• Follow work instructions and direct sample flow for efficiency
• Perform sample analysis and document results
• Participate in lab and equipment maintenance
• Communicate inventory needs and sample/test issues to appropriate staff or manager
• Identify and report opportunities to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and quality
• Perform assigned tasks according to company procedures and work instructions in the most cost-effective way
• Perform evaluation tests according to work instructions and follow AOSA, Canada, or ISTA rules depending on testing requested
• Drive the process and motivate individuals to complete work
• Ensure consistent and repeatable results in a timely fashion
• Propose and communicate process improvements for planting and/or evaluation
• Evaluate TZ Tests (both Post Germ and straight TZ Tests)
• Maintain appropriate inventory and organize supplies
• Guide or assist newer staff based on experience
• Direct newer staff when answers are unknown
• Ensure accurate and efficient execution of work instructions
• Minimize mistakes throughout the workday/week
• During October through March, may be requested to work at least 45 hours per week to assist the lab manager

Requirements

• High School degree recommended with an aptitude for science
• Certification by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists is recommended
• Within a commutable distance of the worksite location
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• May be required to sit or stand for 8 hours

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain focus
• Mental addition and subtraction
• Computer operation including email and LIMS
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines for test completion
• Self-motivated
• Understand priorities
• Willingness to learn new things

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays