Associate Analytical Chemist II - Eurofins USA Food Testing

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 works 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 the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Position Summary:

Analyze samples for various compounds and components in compliance with SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines with minimal guidance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Conducts routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Documents work, maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Operates laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings.
• Performs peer review of data.
• Performs assigned workload on a daily basis and learns to effectively complete multiple assignments.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment and maintains a positive attitude.  Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Learns to understand data generated.
• Learns to recognize deviations from normal results and inform Study Director, Principal Investigator, and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data.
• Learns to identify problems, determine appropriate actions, and implement solutions with support as appropriate.
• Able to adapt to new procedures or particular needs as directed.
• Able to identify critical steps in an assay.
• Supports process improvement initiatives.
• Completes all required training courses.
• May train less experienced staff.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (Laboratory experience may be substituted for degree)

Or

• Associate’s Degree in Biotechnology from Madison College (Madison, WI)
• 6+ months of experience
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Interacts with operational personnel and department management
• Interacts with internal clients and support groups
• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.).
• Overtime and weekend work as required.
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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