Analyst I, Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast, Middleborough MA

## Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff. ## Job Description Compensation is $20-22 (DOE). S**chedule is Mon-Fri 11:00am - 8:00pm plus weekends as needed.** Must live a commutable distance to Middleborough MA laboratory. The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation. **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:** - Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testing procedures including: - Batching and prepping samples for analysis taking into account special and varied client and quality assurance requirements. - Making reagents for sample analysis. - Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity. - Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data. - Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples. - Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments. - Uploads data into LIMS system for review. - Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy. - Maintains logbooks. - Monitors refrigerator temperatures. - Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing America environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards. - Maintains housekeeping standards for work area. - Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies. - Secondary Duties: - Orders supplies. - Washes and inventories glassware. - Writes NCM’s for projects with quality assurance issues. - Purges analyzed samples. - Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures. - Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed. **The ideal candidate would possess the following ability and/or skills:** - Reading, writing and speaking skills. - Problem solving skills. - Team participation and meeting management skills. - Time management and organization skills. - Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts. - Complete work within time and quality constraints. - Work independently following written or verbal instructions. - Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing. - Follow and learn appropriate protocols in Wet Chemistry - High Resolution preparation and analysis - Low Resolution preparation and analysis ## Qualifications **Basic Minimum Qualifications:** - **Education:** - Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related field. - **Experience:** - 2 years’ experience in a microbiology laboratory performing various environmental analyses. - **MUST have a minimum of 12 college Chemistry credits** - Strong interpersonal skills. - Customer Service skills - Must be able to perform light lifting and light housekeeping duties. • - Must be able to tolerate unpleasant odors. - Previous production-oriented work helpful (aw…