Metals Analyst

Eurofins USA Environment Testing

Metals Analyst

Cedar Falls, IA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Metal's Analyst prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and environtal protection methodology in compliance with Eurofins TestAmerica’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures.

    _ 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 TestAmerica’s environmental health safety and Quality assurance 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
    • Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
    • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** Basic Minimum Qualifications** :

    • BS or BA in chemistry or related field
    • Laboratory experience is a plus
    • Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
    • 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 indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

    Additional Information

    Position is full-time, Monday-Friday 1st shift, 8 AM- 4:30 PM with overtime as needed.

    Pay range: $17.75 starting base pay range

    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 section, 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.

    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. 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.eurofins.com/

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