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Eurofins USA Environment Testing

Analyst Wet Chem Environment Testing Edison NJ

Eurofins USA Environment Testing, Edison, New Jersey, us, 08818


Job Description

The employee prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofin's Quality Assurance programs and SOPs.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Edison, NJ are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 TestAmerica’s EHS and QA standards

Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area.

Secondary Duties

Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods

Aliquots and weighs samples

Washes glassware

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma is required.

High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience

Experience: Laboratory experience helpful. Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)

Knowledge

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

Skills

Reading, writing and speaking skills

Problem solving skills

Team participation and meeting management skills

Time management and organization skills

Abilities

Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts

Complete work within time and quality constraints

Work independently following written or verbal instructions

Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing

Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:

Organic preparation

Metals preparation and analysis

Wet Chemistry

Physical Requirements

Lifting and Carrying: Lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds when moving samples and disposing of waste

Pushing and Pulling: Pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds when moving sample carts and gas tanks

Body Positions: Approximately 60% of time standing when analyzing samples, 10% walking when moving about laboratory, and 30% sitting when working at computer, doing paper work, or analyzing samples.

Body Movements: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching when getting samples and performing analyses

Smelling: For unusual odors, leakage, contamination

Hand Use: Handling samples, operating instruments, data entry

Hearing: Conversational hearing ability

Vision: Performing analyses, viewing computer screen, doing paperwork

Speaking: Conversational speaking ability

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Compensation range: $16-18 (DOE)

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.

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

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.

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