Analyst (PFAS / LCMS Prep)

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 discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research 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 I - PFAS / LCMS PREP - 3AM START - EUROFINS ENVIRONMENT TESTING - WEST SACRAMENTO

Job Description

The Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to approved scientific and EPA 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.

• Competancy on 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 a minimum for 50% of methods carried out in the department.

• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing environmental, health and safety and quality assurance standards.

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.

• EPA method D1633, 537.1 or 533 experience would be beneficial.

• Laboratory experience helpful.

• Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines).

Specific Skills and Abilities:

• Perform calculations with calculator / mathematical formulas.

• Complete work within time and quality constraints.

• Team participation and meeting management skills.

• Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Demonstrate good problem solving skills.

• Work independently following written or verbal instructions.

• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing.

• Participation in teamwork and meetings.

• Reading, writing and speaking skills.

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:

• Organic preparation.

• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry.

• Wet Chemistry.

• High Resolution preparation and analysis.

• LCMS preparation and analysis.

Additional Information

• Compensation range: $20- $25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

• Work schedule: Monday - Friday.

• Must be able to work one of the following shifts:

• 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

• 3:00 AM-11:30 AM

• Overtime and weekends may be required.

• Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Sacramento CA are encouraged to apply.

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

• 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.

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! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment. In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.