Analyst II, Eurofins Environment Testing South Central, Stafford, TX
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. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Analyst II, Eurofins Environment Testing South Central, Stafford, TX
Job Description
The Analyst II 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications
- BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment
- GCMS, FID experience
- 1 year of experience analyzing organics would be preferred
- Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
Additional Information
This is a full time position, 40 hrs / week. Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm with possibility of overtime and weekends as needed.
Compensation: $25 - $30 / hour, (DOE).
Candidates within a commutable distance to Stafford, TX are encouraged to apply.
Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.
To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com
We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
Sustainability matters to us! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.
Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/
Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
