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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.
We are seeking an Environmental Analyst who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our environmental analysis processes. The ideal candidate will be adept at preparing and analyzing environmental samples while adhering to stringent quality assurance protocols and standard operating procedures. They will possess a comprehensive understanding of both routine and complex analyses, exercising sound judgment in operating laboratory equipment and validating data.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze environmental samples with precision and adherence to scientific methodology.
- Enter and report analytical data accurately using our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Conduct independent data reviews to ensure the accuracy of analytical results generated by peers.
- Perform analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples, and other quality control samples as necessary to maintain standards.
- Maintain exemplary client service standards and provide technical support when required.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Manager to develop, implement, and collect data for QA processes across various analytical tests.
- Confirm lab results as needed by client services personnel, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Execute all analytical testing QA-related tasks diligently and comprehensively.
- Assist in acquiring and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations to uphold quality standards.
- Update and maintain all essential training and QA documents onsite as required.
- Manage project coordination according to urgency and deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
- Provide assistance to colleagues on analytical inquiries and participate in Lean initiatives and projects as assigned.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times.
- Manage inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables, initiating re-orders as necessary.
- Dispose of analyzed samples in accordance with established protocols.
- Train new analysts in various analytical testing methodologies as needed.
- Recommend and coordinate sample transfer procedures as required.
- Establish and maintain laboratory stock cultures and reference samples for ongoing analysis.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary.
- Ensure proper maintenance of all laboratory equipment and coordinate servicing when needed.
- Regularly communicate available capacity to senior management to optimize resource allocation.
- Provide support to other departments within the lab (e.g., mycology, asbestos, bacteriology) as appropriate and when needed.
- Fulfill any other responsibilities deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager.
Position Specific Responsibilities:
- Prepare media for daily use.
- Perform water filtration procedures.
- Plate samples on specified agar for bacterial/fungal analysis.
- Incubate samples and prioritize daily sample loads accordingly.
- Perform required analyses within hold time requirements.
- Maintain QA documentation to uphold standards.
- Manage and maintain stock cultures for controls.
- Prepare monthly unknowns for internal company proficiency testing.
- Communicate with other departments for assistance as needed.
- Maintain open communication with management and project management.
- Conduct HPC and TC/EC analyses.
- Perform equipment maintenance tasks such as pipette calibration and autoclave maintenance.
- Collaborate with team members to efficiently complete daily workload.
Education/Experience (BMQ): BS or BA in a closely related science
Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):
- Environmental methodologies
- General regulatory requirements
- Analytical laboratory techniques
- Laboratory QA requirements
- Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases
Additional Information
Candidates within commutable distance of our Marlton, NJ laboratory are eligible to apply. This role will be a full time role, first shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Monday - Friday.
Salary Range: $18-21 with benefits, PTO and company matching 401K plan
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 section, and geographic location
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!
Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/
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.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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.
