Laboratory Analyst II (Metals/ICP)

LabRulez; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking an Analytical Chemist II to join its environmental testing team in North Kingstown, RI. You will prepare and analyze environmental samples using ICP-MS and ICP-OES, review data for accuracy, and upload results into the LIMS for client delivery.

The candidate should have a BS/BA in chemistry, 2+ years in an environmental or analytical lab with ICP-MS and ICP-OES experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in chemistry or related field; 3 years laboratory experience may be required.
• 2+ years in an environmental or analytical lab, hands-on ICP-MS and ICP-OES experience (EPA 200.7/200.8, 6010/6020).

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures using ICP-MS/ICP-OES.
• Validates data and performs Level I data reviews.
• Uploads laboratory data into LIMS and prepares data packages for clients.
• Maintains QA and safety standards.

Skills

Reading/writing/speaking English

Time management

Independent work

Quality assurance awareness

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry or related field

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

LIMS

Job description

Analytical chemist, AAS, ICP/OES, ICP/MS

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Laboratory Analyst II (Metals/ICP)

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Analyst II prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and environmental protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures. 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testing procedures including:
  • Batching and prepping samples for analysis, taking into account special and varied client and quality assurance requirements
  • Making reagents for sample analysis
  • Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity
  • Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data
  • Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples
  • Operation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy
• Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins Environment Testing USA environmental health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Maintains housekeeping standards for work area
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies

Secondary Duties:

• Washes and inventories glassware
• Writes NCM’s for projects with quality assurance issues
• Purges analyzed samples
• Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed

Qualifications

Education/Experience (BMQ):

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years laboratory experience may
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in routine and complex laboratory
• procedures and instruments, preferably in a production environment
• 2+ years in an environmental or analytical lab, hands on ICP-MS and ICP-OES experience ((EPA 200.7/200.8, 6010/6020), sample digestion, and working knowledge of TNI/NELAC QC requirements.
• 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

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

Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pmwith overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of North Kingstown, RI are encouraged to apply.

Pay range: $26-32/hr

Please note - 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.

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 benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee's full-time or part-time regular status.

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!At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 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.