Laboratory Analyst II (GC-MS Instrumentation) 2nd Shift – Eurofins Environment Testing North Central – University Park,

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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 is seeking a Laboratory Analyst II with specific experience in
running Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry in an industry/commercial
lab setting. This individual must be knowledgeable in calibrating,
maintaining and troubleshooting GC-MS, with the ability to train others.

The Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard
analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in
compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOPs.

GC-MS Analystresponsibilities include, but are not limited to, the
following:

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 EHS and QA standards
– Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her 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

The ideal candidate would possess:

– Analytical and/or General Science
– Scientific methods and method compliance
– Strong Mathematics background
– Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
– Knowledge of laboratory procedures
– Laboratory safety rules and chemical hazards

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

– BS or BA in chemistry or related field. 3 years laboratory
experience may substitute for degree.

– Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry experience required

– 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

Additional Information

Position is full-time, 2nd shift, with overtime as needed.Will train on
1st shift before moving to 2nd shift. Candidates currently living within
a commutable distance of University Park, IL are encouraged to apply.

Pay range: $20/hr negotiable depending on experience. Additional 10%
shift differential while working 2nd shift.

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.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our
websitewww.eurofinsus.com.

We suppo t your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of
the requirements? Dont 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.eur