
Laboratory Analyst I - (2nd and 3rd shift) Environment Testing
- Earth City, MO
- $17.00-20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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. These include:
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Willingness to put in overtime hours, as necessary to meet work needs
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.