Scientist I -Organic Prep - Environment Testing

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is seeking an entry- to mid-level chemist to perform routine laboratory tasks on a first shift (M-F, 8am-5pm). The role involves sample preparation, chemical analysis, data calculation, and reporting under supervision, with opportunities to train on GC, GC/MS, AAS, ICP, and data systems.

Ideal candidates will have a BS/BA in chemistry or related field and English language proficiency, plus the ability to work independently and follow established protocols.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field; 3 years lab experience may substitute for degree.
• Proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility as appropriate.
• Performs routine lab tasks including sample prep, chemical analysis, data calculation, and data reporting.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance and records unusual test occurrences.
• Complies with EH&S and quality assurance standards; maintains work area housekeeping.
• Learns to operate and become competent on complex instrumentation (GC, GC/MS, AAS, ICP).
• Washes glassware and prepares aliquots and weighed samples.
• Follows safety protocols and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab experience

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

BS or BA in chemistry or related field

3 years lab experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

Atomic Absorption

ICP

Instrument data systems

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 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Calculating data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing's environmental, health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument specific data systems.
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Aliquots and weighs samples
• Washes glassware
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Role is 1st Shift, M-F 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years of laboratory experience may substitute for degree
• 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 without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Previous laboratory experience
• Previous production-oriented work experience
• Ability to use a calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Ability to work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to 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

Pay range: $20.15-27/hour

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 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.

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

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.

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 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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