Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 20,173 - 28,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

A leading testing services company in Naperville is seeking an Analyst to prepare and analyze environmental samples following rigorous QA standards. The role requires a BS or BA in a related science and 1-2 years of experience in laboratory testing, especially with Asbestos or Mycology. Responsibilities include data entry, conducting quality analyses, and maintaining testing equipment. The company offers competitive pay starting at $17.75/hr along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Asbestos, Mycology, Forensic Sciences or Geology.
• Professional English proficiency is required.
• Authorization to work in the US without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze environmental samples for testing.
• Accurately enter and report analytical data.
• Perform independent data reviews for analyst work.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage inventory.

Skills

Asbestos analysis

Environmental methodologies

Organizational skills

Analytical laboratory techniques

Education

BS or BA in a closely related science

Tools

LIMS

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

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.

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 Built Environment Testing is proactively seeking an analyst to join our Naperville site.

The Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, and must be knowledgeable of both job-specific routine and complex analyses. The analyst validates and reviews data for accuracy, and uploads laboratory data into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times, and must be knowledgeable of the job-specific laboratory testing equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Analyst Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable working with asbestos, mold and legionella samples
• Prepare and analyze environmental samples
• Accurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMS
• Performs independent data reviews for other analysts’ work
• Performs analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as needed
• Maintains client service and provides technical support as needed
• Assists the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests
• Performs confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnel
• Performs and completes all analytical testing QA related tasks as needed
• Assists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations
• Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary
• Co-ordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery
• Assists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessary
• Participates in Lean initiatives and projects when called upon
• Follows company policies and procedures
• Manages and maintains the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to re-order supplies as needed
• Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed
• Trains new mycology, asbestos or geology analytical testing analysts as needed
• Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
• Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
• Performs root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary
• Maintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed
• Routinely communicates available capacity to Regional Manager
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager

Qualifications

• BS or BA in a closely related science
• 1-2 years of previous experience with Asbestos, Mycology, Forensic Sciencesor Geology testing services within a laboratory setting.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

• Environmental methodologies within Asbestos, Mycology, Forsensic Science or Geology
• General regulatory requirements
• Analytical laboratory techniques
• Laboratory QA requirements
• Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

Additional Information

Position Pay Range starts at $17.75/hr based on experience

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 section, 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 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! 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/

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment. In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.

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