Technical Specialist - Eurofins Environment Testing - Earth City, MO - Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions, LLC

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.

TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. is searching for a Technical Specialist in Earth City, MO.

The Technical Specialist serves as a technical resource for Eurofins Environment Testing America’s personnel and clients in their field of expertise.  Researches, develops, and implements new analytical methods and recommends process improvements to existing analyses.  Manages technical projects and conducts evaluation of technologies.  Writes and reviews laboratory SOPs and trains employees on methods and procedures.  Performs sample analysis and final data review, and maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.

The Technical Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Assists in solving technical problems in the laboratory including troubleshooting instruments and assisting in developing or modifying methods as needed to meet customer requirements.
• Assists in performing sample analyses, data write up, and final data review.
• Assists in maintaining and repairing analytical instruments to reduce downtime.
• Assists in consulting with clients, regulators, and others regarding technical aspects of analyses.
• Suggests and implements process improvements to maximize productivity, save costs, and decrease turn-around time.
• Assists in developing or amending department SOP’s.
• Participates in Eurofins Environment Testing America’s best practice process to spread best technical practices and develop Eurofins Environment Testing America Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Leads the implementation and follow-up of the best practices and SOPs in the laboratory.
• Assists in evaluating and adapting new technologies and methodologies.
• Assists with technical projects.
• Prepares reports and recommendations for senior laboratory management.
• Assists with set up of and conducting training for analyst and technicians in area of expertise.
• Mentors associates in the laboratory.
• Assists in the development of health and safety protocols.
• Consults with Project Managers and sales staff regarding analytical techniques and capabilities.
• Investigates issues raised by clients, quality assurance, sales, and other departments to find root cause and implement corrective action and proper response.
• Contributes technical information and evaluation for deciding major new equipment purchases and capital expenditures.
• Carries out technical and business tasks as assigned by the Business Unit Manager.

The ideal candidate would possess the following abilities and/or skills:

• Analytical chemistry principles
• Mathematical principles and concepts
• Radiochemistry Instrument methodology
• Quality assurance principles
• Regulatory methods
• Instrumental techniques
• Laboratory operations
• Problem solving skills
• Math skills
• Computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analyze and assess data
• Work independently
• Repair and troubleshoot instrumentation
• Handle multiple priorities
• Keep up with new and developing technologies in area of expertise.
• Cooperate and coordinate with other analysts/technicians in developing new technologies.
• Meet cost and timeliness goals in management of short-term technical projects.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • BS or BA in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in an analytical laboratory. 
  • Supervisory experience preferred.  
    • Acts as a resource to laboratory personnel as needed to provide technical guidance and assistance.

The position is full-time. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Earth City, MO are encouraged to apply. 

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.

In a fast growing group, successful leaders are frequently being offered increased areas of responsibility (subject to geographic mobility).

Eurofins offers international opportunities to strong performers.

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!

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.

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 Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.

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

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment

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