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

Eurofins; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Genomic Services seeks an Associate Scientist I (SST) for full-time work in the SST lab. The role involves assisting laboratory personnel, ensuring quality data, and performing routine sample analyses in a Monday–Friday schedule.

The position emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and basic lab maintenance in a busy testing environment. Ideal candidates are entry-level with high school science aptitude, able to commute, and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist SST Laboratory personnel in general lab duties and ensure quality and accurate data.
• Perform sample analysis and document results.
• Communicate inventory needs and sample/test issues to the manager.
• Help maintain lab and equipment, and support process improvements when applicable.
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school and science aptitude

Job description

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

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 17.25 - USD 17.25 - hourly

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 agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Pay Rate: $17.25/Hr.

Shift: Monday-Friday8:00am-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.

Responsibilities and Duties

General:

• 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:

• EnsureALLgoals 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.
• 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.

Shift: 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.

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