Part-Time Associate Scientist I - Seed & Genomics

Eurofin; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company providing a broad range of analytical testing services across multiple industries. The SST Associate Scientist I assists lab personnel, ensures data quality, and supports routine analysis within a fast-paced environment.

The role is part-time with standard hours Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm. It requires a science aptitude, potential SCST certification, and US work authorization; responsibilities include data accuracy, process

Qualifications

• HS degree recommended for candidates.
• Certification by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists recommended.
• Within commutable distance to the worksite.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively internally and externally.
• Work cooperatively.
• Propose and communicate process improvements for technical area.
• Participate in general laboratory maintenance.
• Ensure quality and accurate data in a timely fashion in all processes in a given area.
• Follow work instructions and direct sample flow for efficiency.
• Perform sample analysis and document results.
• Participate in lab and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate inventory needs to appropriate staff.
• Communicate sample/test issues to appropriate responsible manager.
• Identify and report opportunities to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and quality.
• Perform tasks according to company procedures and work instructions.
• May be required to sit or stand for 8 hours.
• Ensure ALL goals are met for the day and encourage others to meet their goals as well.
• Will perform evaluation tests according to work instructions and follow rules depending on testing requested.
• Be able to drive the process and motivate individuals to get the work done.
• Ensure consistent and repeatable results in a timely fashion.
• Propose and communicate process improvements for planting and/or evaluation.
• Be able to evaluate TZ Tests (both Post Germ and straight TZ Tests).
• Maintain appropriate inventory and organizing supplies.
• Direct newer staff in the right direction if the answer of the question is unknown.
• Minimize the number of mistakes made throughout the workday/week.
• During Oct–Mar may be requested to work at least 45 hours per week to assist the lab manager.

Skills

Focus

Mental arithmetic

LIMS computer skills

Pressure tolerance

Self-motivated

Prioritization

Willingness to learn

Team communication

Education

HS degree recommended

Certification by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists recommended

Tools

LIMS software

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is a leading international life sciences company providing a broad range of analytical testing services across multiple industries. The SST Associate Scientist I assists lab personnel, ensures data quality, and supports routine analysis within a fast-paced environment.

The role is part-time with standard hours Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm. It requires a science aptitude, potential SCST certification, and US work authorization; responsibilities include data accuracy, process