Associate Scientist l (SST) (Full-Time/Entry Level)

Eurofins; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Genomic Services is seeking an SST Associate Scientist I to support routine laboratory tasks and ensure timely, accurate data generation. You will assist in sample analysis, follow lab instructions, and help maintain equipment and inventories.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with a pay rate of $17.25 per hour. A strong science background and ability to work in a team environment are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with science aptitude.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to commute to the worksite.

Responsibilities

• Assist SST Laboratory personnel with general lab duties.
• Ensure quality and accurate data in a timely fashion.
• Perform sample analysis and document results.
• Maintain inventory and support lab operations.
• Follow work instructions and assist newer staff as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 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.

Job 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 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.

Pay Rate: $17.25/Hr.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (Full-Time)

The SST Associate Scientist I shall assist other SST Laboratory personnel in general lab duties. The SST Associate Scientist I shall be responsible for ensuring quality and accurate data in a timely fashion.

General

Responsibilities and Duties

• Communicate effectively internally and externally.
• Work cooperatively.
• Propose and communicate process improvements for technical area.
• Participate in general laboratory maintenance.
• Ensure quality and accurate data in a timely fashion in all processes in a given area.
• Follow work instructions and direct sample flow for efficiency.
• Perform sample analysis and document results.
• Participate in lab and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate inventory needs to appropriate staff.
• Communicate sample/test issues to appropriate responsible manager.
• Identify and report any opportunities to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and quality.
• Perform their assigned tasks according to company procedures and work instructions in the most cost-effective way.
• May be required to sit for 8 hours; May be required to stand for 8 hours.

Specific

• Ensure ALL goals are met for the day and encourage others to meet their goals as well.
• Will perform evaluation tests according to work instructions and follow AOSA, Canada, or ISTA rules depending on testing requested.
• Performs tasks as defined by lab manager.
• Be able to drive the process and motivate individuals to get the work done.
• Ensure the consistent and repeatability of results in a timely fashion.
• Propose and communicate process improvements for planting and/or evaluation.
• Be able to evaluate TZ Tests (both Post Germ and straight TZ Tests).
• Maintain appropriate inventory and organizing supplies.
• Based on years of experience, be able to guide or assist newer staff with questions.
• Direct newer staff in the right direction if the answer of the question is unknown.
• Ensure accurate and efficient execution of work instructions.
• Minimize the number of mistakes made throughout the workday/week.
• Reliable work schedule.
• During the months of October through March, may be requested to work (but not required) at least 45 hours per week to assist the lab manager in maintaining the SST lab.

Education/Experience:

• High school and science aptitude
• Within a commutable distance of the worksite location.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Preferences

• Certification by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists is recommended.

Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Other Factors

• Position requires sitting and standing for multiple hours, as well as lifting up to 50lbs.

Additional Information

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $17.25/Hr.

Schedule

• Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30 PM (Full-Time)

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 USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.