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.

This position is an entry to mid-level analytical position. The chemist performs sample preparation as well as the analysis of environmental sample for semi-volatile organic analysis. The chemist interprets and manages data using LIMS, Chemstation, and Excel, ensuring that data meets all established QA/QC criteria and is made available to the department Leads and manager within specified time frames.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using established procedures, prepare, analyze and document sample analyses using GC/ECD and other methodologies.
• Familiarity with established procedures, for the preparation and documentation of samples using GC/ECD, 8081, 8082, 608 and other methodologies.
• Perform and interpret required QA/QC procedures; recommend, perform and document corrective actions and possible impacts to data quality.
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employee regulations.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate proactive commitment and adherence to industry and company safety regulations and procedures
• Completes all training requirements and ensures they are fully documented and on file with Quality Assurance and Safety Officers.
• Manages the completion of regular training and DOC (Demonstration of Capabilities) for staff per our quality policies under the direction of department Group Leaders and QA department.
• Ensure internal/external audit findings are completed on time.
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform routine maintenance, and consult with vendor technicians (support engineers) when appropriate
• Manage inventory needs, assist in ordering of supplies, and maintain stock of all necessary components, supplies, standards and reagents.
• Utilize computer software to prioritize work, track samples, acquire data, perform calculations and statistical analysis, and store data to meet established deadlines.
• Conduct review of analytical sample preparation data including: checks for completeness, calculation accuracy, data interpretation and data quality objective coherence. Provide all documentation for peer and scientific review of data in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot instrument problems, perform routine maintenance, and consult with vendor technicians (support engineers) when appropriate
• Train coworkers in sample preparation and analysis, instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting techniques and data quality objective adherence
• Constructively problem-solve work issues with team members and other lab staff as well as
• Provide feedback to Group Leader, Lab Manager, Quality Assurance Officer and/or Project Managers about analysis, data, or other issues
• Ensure department specific Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed and/or updated on time.
• Provide back-up assistance to other analysts and lab assistants when necessary
• Ensure department is using established procedures to ship/receive client samples
• Make recommendations and implement new methods, cost saving techniques or practices, efficiency improvements and policies for the department.
• Coordinate with the department managers and group leaders, technicians and chemists on a daily basis. 

• A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience; experience in an environmental lab is a plus, but not required.
• At least 1-2 year’s analytical experience, or combination, at company or equivalent experience elsewhere. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is preferred.
• Flexible and willing to help in other areas of laboratory as needed.
• Below are brief summary of knowledge and/or experience requirements:
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills and relate well to people in direct communication,
  • Consciousness of and a positive attitude toward quality, service and safety procedures.
  • Sound reasoning, good judgment and decision making
  • Strong organization and problem solving skills
  • Detail oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to coordinate multiple priorities.
  • Prioritize tasks and work efficiently
  • Versatility, flexibility in dealing with people
  • Ability to synthesize and retain information
  • Computer skills, experience with LIMs software a plus
  • Ability to perform basic math skills including multiplication, division and algebra
  • Willingness to put in overtime hours, as necessary to meet work needs

Compensation range: $20 - $23 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Position is full-time, with a work schedule of Monday - Friday 8am  - 5pm with possible overtime and weekends. Training will be the same shift. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Tacoma, WA are encouraged to apply.

What we Offer:

We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

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!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

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 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.

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.