Metals Laboratory Analyst - Eurofins Specialty Metals Testing, Tacoma, WA

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical testing company is seeking a Metals Laboratory Analyst in Tacoma, WA. This full-time position involves sample preparation and analysis for trace metals, ensuring data quality and adherence to safety regulations. Candidates should have a STEM degree and experience in a commercial laboratory. Eurofins values inclusivity and supports employee development, making this an exciting opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental laboratory is a plus.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Flexible and willing to help in other areas of laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and document sample analyses.
• Perform required QA/QC procedures and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct troubleshooting of instrument problems and routine maintenance.

Skills

Sample analysis

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Metals Laboratory Analyst - Eurofins Specialty Metals Testing, Tacoma, WA

• 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. 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.

The analyst performs sample preparation as well as the analysis of environmental sample for trace metals determinations. The analyst interprets and manages data using laboratory information management systems, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Excel, ensuring that data meets all established QA/QC criteria and is made available to the department managers within specified time frames.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use established procedures, prepare, analyze and document sample analyses for a variety of methodologies including atomic fluorescence (CV-AFS, CV-GC-AFS), atomic absorption (HG-CT-GC-AAS), mass spectrometry (ICP-MS, ICP-MS/MS).
• Perform and interpret required QA/QC procedures; recommend, perform and document corrective actions and possible impacts to data quality.
• Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employee regulations.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate proactive commitment and adherence to industry and company safety regulations and procedures
• Completes all training requirements and ensures they are fully documented and on file with quality assurance and safety officers.
• Manages the completion of regular training for staff per our quality policies under the direction of department managers and quality assurance department.
• Ensure investigation reports and internal/external audit findings are completed on time.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Troubleshoot instrument problems, perform routine maintenance, and consult with vendor technicians (e.g. service engineers) when appropriate
• Manage inventory needs, assist in ordering of supplies, and maintain stock of all necessary components, supplies, standards and reagents.
• Utilize computer software to prioritize work, track samples, acquire data, perform calculations and statistical analysis, and store data to meet established deadlines.
• Conduct review of analytical sample preparation data including: checks for completeness, calculation accuracy, data interpretation and data quality objective coherence. Provide all documentation for peer and scientific review of data in a timely manner
• Train coworkers in sample preparation and analysis, instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting techniques and data quality objective adherence
• Constructively troubleshoot issues (e.g. sample discrepancies, instrument malfunctions) with other team members and management.
• Provide feedback to department managers, quality assurance officers, and/or project managers about analysis, data, or other issues
• Ensure department specific standard operating procedures are reviewed and/or updated on time.
• Provide back-up assistance to other analysts and lab assistants when necessary.
• Make recommendations and implement new methods, cost saving techniques or practices, efficiency improvements and policies for the department.
• Coordinate with the department managers and chemists on a daily basis.
• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent work experience)
• Experience in a commercial laboratory (preferably an environmental laboratory) is a plus.
• Flexible and willing to help in other areas of laboratory as needed.
• 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, 9:00 a.m.-5:30p.m., with overtimeand weekends as needed.

The compensation rangeis $21.84 - $24.96/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!

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 :40 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 andagroscience 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.

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.

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