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Aquatics Intern

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services

Aquatics Intern

Easton, MD
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

    When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.

    Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Summer Intern to work in Easton, MD.

    We are looking for individuals interested in laboratory research in Aquatics Ecotoxicology. Completes work for research and development under CGMP and/or GLP guidelines for studies, documentation, etc.  This temporary intern position is designed to provide an environment to develop qualified individuals and to complete our demanding research goals.  The successful candidate will be an essential participant in all aspects of trial work for which appropriate training will be provided. This internship program was developed as a feeder system for future Eurofins employees. This internship is a great opportunity to obtain experience for people interested in a career in Ecotoxicology.

    • Up to 40 hours per week, overtime as needed
    • Preferred employment dates: early May to late August/early September
    • May analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.
    • Performs analysis, first level, and peer review of data for accuracy and completeness.
    • Conducts title/skill appropriate procedures with minimal supervision using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.
    • Training provided to conduct: Research compliant with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.
    • Based on performance, return employment is possible
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

     

    • Good collegiate academic standing with freshman – senior status.
    • Ability to pay attention to details for long periods of time, good communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and efficiently.
    • Background in Chemistry, Agronomy, or Biology is helpful, but not required.
    • Experience with using MS Excel and MS Word.
    • Required to frequently stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Assistance should be sought for a weight over amount employee is physically able to carry.
    • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

    Additional Information

    Position is temporary with full-time hours, Monday-Friday, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Easton, MD are encouraged to apply.

    As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. 

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EUROFINS, PLEASE EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE www.eurofinsus.com.

     WHAT HAPPENS NEXT   Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.    YOUR DATA    As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.   CLOSING DATE   We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.   Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

    EUROFINS IS A M/F, DISABLED, AND VETERAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.