Scientist - Entry Level - Training Provided! - 2nd Shift

Location: Lancaster, PA, us Department: Testing & Laboratory Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Associate Scientist prepares and/or analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with organic solvents, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Evaluation and quantification of data

Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor

Performing routine instrument maintenance

Competency in complex instrumentation instrument specific software (training is provided)

Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate

Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)

As required, documents NCMs for projects with quality issues

Understands and utilizes backlog reports to manage personal workload

Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods

Regular attendance and punctuality

Responsible for general housekeeping in work area

Proficient with IDOCs, for assigned methods carried out in the department (training provided)

Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards

Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies

Washes and inventories glassware

Purges analyzed samples

Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed

Additional duties as assigned

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines (training provided):

Organic preparation

Metals preparation and analysis

PFAS sample preparation

HRMS sample preparation

Gas Chromatography

Mass Spectrometry

Radio Chemistry

Wet Chemistry

High Resolution preparation and analysis

Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Position is 2nd shift, 3pm-1130pm.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

BS or BA in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or related field, Associate Degree, or 2 years of related laboratory experience in lieu of degree.

Proficiency with computers

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have

Previous experience in a lab or production setting

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.

Effective collaboration skills to contribute to team goals and support department productivity goals

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Effectively balances multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Comfortable using mathematical formulas and tools to perform calculations and analyze data.

Consistently delivers high-quality work within established timelines and specifications.

Able to work independently or as part of a team, following written or verbal instructions with minimal oversight.

Additional Information

Pay rate: $18-19/hour + 10% shift differential

Please note - 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.

Please note - 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.

• The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

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 empl