Experienced Metals (ICP) Analyst II - Eurofins Environment Testing - Knoxville, TN

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Experienced Metals Analyst II, where you'll utilize your expertise in ICP instrumentation to ensure environmental safety. This role involves preparing and analyzing samples, validating data accuracy, and maintaining laboratory standards. You will work in a dynamic environment that values diversity and sustainability, contributing to essential testing services that protect our planet and public health. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with ICP instrumentation and laboratory procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze environmental samples using ICP instrumentation.
• Perform Level I review of data and maintain logbooks.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

BS or BA in Chemistry

Laboratory Experience

Tools

ICP Instrument

LIMS System

Job description

Experienced Metals (ICP) Analyst II - Eurofins Environment Testing - Knoxville, TN

Experienced Metals (ICP) Analyst II - Eurofins Environment Testing - Knoxville, TN

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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.

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.

Job Description

Eurofins is seeking an experienced Metals Analyst to work with ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) instrumentation at our Knoxville environmental testing laboratory.

The Analyst II prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins’ Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s. Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Analyst II responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testing procedures including:
  • o Batching and prepping samples for analysis taking into account special and varied client and QA requirements
  • o Making reagents for sample analysis
  • o Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity
  • o Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data
  • o Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples
  • o Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Uploads data into LIMS system for review.
• Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains logbooks.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins’ EHS and QA standards.
• Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Orders supplies.
• Washes and inventories glassware.
• Writes NCM’s for projects with QA issues.
• Purges analyzed samples.
• Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures.
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong reading, writing and speaking skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Complete work within time and quality constraints
• Work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • o Organic preparation
  • o Metals preparation and analysis
  • o Gas Chromatography
  • o Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
  • o Radio Chemistry
  • o Wet Chemistry
  • o High Resolution preparation and analysis
  • o Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field; 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment
• Experience working with Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instrument required
• Previous production-oriented work is a plus
  
  

Additional Information

Requirements:

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Position is full-time Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, with overtime when needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Knoxville, TN are encouraged to apply.

Pay rate: $21-26/hr

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 sector, and geographic location.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

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 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 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 USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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