Laboratory Analyst I (Tues-Sat), Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast, Buffalo NY

About the role

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is seeking an Analyst I to join our team. This position is located in Buffalo, NY and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of a BS 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 use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Ability 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

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
• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints
• Can work independently
• Work within time constraints

Benefits

• Compensation is $18-20/hour (DOE)
• Plus 5% shift differential
• Benefits offered

Pay

• $18-20/hour (DOE)

Schedule

• Tuesday- Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm