Associate Scientist l (SST) (Part-Time)

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. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure products are safe, ingredients are authentic and labeling is accurate. The Eurofins network is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, agroscience contract research, genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, clinical study support, and contract development and manufacturing. With over 30 years of growth, Eurofins now has 58,000 staff in 900 laboratories across 54 countries, offering more than 200,000 analytical methods. In 2021 the company generated EUR 6.72 billion in revenue.

Job Description

Shift: Part‑Time, standard business hours are Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm. Weekends and early‑morning/late‑evening availability. The SST Associate Scientist I assists other SST laboratory personnel with general lab duties and is responsible for ensuring quality and accurate data in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Assist other SST Laboratory personnel in general lab duties.
• Ensure quality and accurate data in a timely fashion.
• Communicate effectively internally and externally; work cooperatively.
• Propose and communicate process improvements for the technical area.
• 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 to appropriate staff.
• Communicate sample/test issues to the responsible 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.
• 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.
• Drive the process and motivate individuals to get the work done.
• Evaluate TZ Tests (both Post Germ and straight TZ Tests) and follow AOSA, Canada, or ISTA rules as required.
• Meet daily goals and encourage others to meet theirs.
• May be required to sit or stand for 8 hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and understand priorities.
• Willingness to learn new things.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Schedule

• Part‑Time, standard business hours Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm.
• Weekends and early‑morning/late‑evening availability.
• During October through March, may be requested to work at least 45 hours per week to assist the lab manager.