Laboratory Analyst, Metals

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Marion (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins USA Environment Testing seeks a Metals Analyst to perform EPA/Hexavalent Chromium and Mercury analyses, prepare reagents, and manage stocks while ensuring QA/QC compliance and safe lab practices.

You will analyze samples, maintain instrumentation, and document results in the LIMS system as part of a collaborative metals team in a full-time, on-site role at the Marion location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or related field or equivalent lab experience.
• Experience with metals methods and analysis preferred.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain method-specific criteria sheets.
• Perform sample preparation and analysis of all matrices, including turbidity testing of drinking water.
• Record and report results in the LIMS system and ensure compliance with QC criteria.
• Maintain reagents, consumables, and instrumentation; support weekend work when needed.

Skills

Metals methods

QA/QC procedures

Instrumentation maintenance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Science

Tools

LIMS

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 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 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

The Metals Analyst is responsible for performing analytical testing with the primary focus being able to analyze all metals methods including EPA methods 200.7and 200.8, SW-846 methods 6010 and 6020 along with Hexavalent Chromium and Mercury. This position ensures all testing complies with EPA methods, quality control standards, and laboratory safety protocols. The analyst will prepare and analyze samples, manage reagent and consumable inventories, maintain instrumentation, and accurately record results in the LIMS system.

• Prepare and maintain method-specific criteria sheets.
• Assign and track new reagent numbers.
• Monitor and maintain stock of digestion tubes, sample tubes, acids, and instrument specific consumables.
• Perform sample preparation of all sample matrices including turbidity testing of drinking water samples.
• Review data for compliance against QC criteria.
• Record and report results in the LIMS system.
• Dispose of old samples as time allows.
• Collaborate with other members of the metals team and provide assistance where needed.
• Be available for weekend work when required. Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisor or managerial staff.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field OR equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience with metals methods and analysis preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and QA/QC procedures
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation
• Excellent documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M.- 5:00 PM, with additional time as needed.
• Position is located at our Marion, Ohio location.
• Position Pay Range is $20.00-22.00/hr based on experience.

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

We support your development! 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/

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