Laboratory Analyst I (2nd shift), Environment Testing, Earth City MO

About the role

Apply today for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth!! We are looking for entry level candidates for positions in our Environment Testing laboratory. Must live a commutable distance to Earth City, MO. Full-time year round positions for 2nd shift. Ideal shifts are 2pm-10pm or 4pm-12pm.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs.
• Preparation of samples using standard techniques
• Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
• Calculating data
• Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
• Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins’ EHS and QA standards
• Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area
• Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument specific data systems
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Aliquots and weighs samples
• Washes glassware
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Qualifications

• Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience
• Experience in an environmental lab is a plus
• At least 1-2 year’s preparation, analytical experience, or combination, at company or equivalent experience elsewhere preferred
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and relate well to people in direct communication
• Consciousness of and a positive attitude toward quality, service and safety procedures
• Sound reasoning, good judgment and decision making
• Strong organization and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to coordinate multiple priorities
• Versatility, flexibility in dealing with people
• Ability to synthesize and retain information
• Computer skills, experience with LIMs software a plus
• Ability to perform basic math skills including multiplication, division and algebra
• Work independently
• Work within time constraints
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally

Skills

• Reading, writing and speaking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• To complete work within time and quality constraints
• Can 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

Benefits

Compensation is $18-20/hour (DOE) plus benefits and growth opportunities