Laboratory Analyst I (HRMS Prep) - 2nd Shift - Eurofins Environment Testing - Knoxville, TN

Eurofins Viracor, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Analyst I for their Knoxville facility. This full-time role involves preparing and analyzing environmental samples, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards, and performing routine lab tasks. Candidates will gain experience with complex instrumentation and contribute to making the environment safer and healthier. Join a company committed to sustainability and diversity, where your career development is supported and valued. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field is required.
• 3 years of laboratory experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze environmental samples using standard techniques.
• Perform routine lab tasks and maintain instruments.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Speaking skills

Time management

Mathematical skills

Team participation

Organization skills

Education

BS or BA in chemistry or related field

3 years laboratory experience

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Atomic Absorption

ICP

Job description

Laboratory Analyst I (HRMS Prep) - 2nd Shift - Eurofins Environment Testing - Knoxville, TN

• Full-time

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 Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental samples for dioxin/furan, polychlorinated biphenyl, pesticide and/or polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
• Preparation of samples using standard techniques
• Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
• Calculating data
• Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
• Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins environmental health safety and quality assurance standards
• Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area
• Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument specific data systems.
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Aliquots and weighs samples
• Washes glassware
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ)

Education/Experience (BMQ):

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field or attending college for a degree.
• 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
• GCMS or HRMS experience a plus.
• Laboratory experience helpful
• Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• Reading, writing and speaking skills
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills
• 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
• Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
• Organic preparation
• Metals preparation and analysis
• Gas Chromatography
• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
• Radio Chemistry
• Wet Chemistry
• High Resolution preparation and analysis
• Low Resolution preparation and analysis

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 2nd shift, with overtime when needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Knoxville, TN are encouraged to apply.

Pay rate: $18-21/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.

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!