Experienced Metals ICP Analyst II - Eurofins Environment Testing - Knoxville TN

Eurofins is seeking an experienced Metals Analyst to work with ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) instrumentation at our Knoxville environmental testing laboratory.

The Analyst II prepares and analyzes environmental samples using both standard and complex testing according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOPs.  Validates and reviews data for accuracy through Level I reviews. Uploads laboratory data into LIMS system to generate data packages for delivery to clients. Must be knowledgeable of a broad range of laboratory testing equipment requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

Analyst II responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs laboratory procedures requiring knowledge of scientific methods and testing procedures including:
  • o Batching and prepping samples for analysis taking into account special and varied client and QA requirements
  • o Making reagents for sample analysis
  • o Aliquots extracted samples to maximize laboratory productivity
  • o Preparing appropriate standards to ensure compliant data
  • o Determining appropriate routine and complex analysis methods for a wide variety of organic and inorganic samples
  • o Operation calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Uploads data into LIMS system for review.
• Performs Level I review of data produced to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains logbooks.
• Monitors refrigerator temperatures.
• Responsible for performing job functions within Eurofins EHS and QA standards.
• Maintains housekeeping standards for work area.
• Inventories and stocks laboratory supplies.
• Orders supplies.
• Washes and inventories glassware.
• Writes NCMs for projects with QA issues.
• Purges analyzed samples.
• Assists in training new analysts on laboratory procedures.
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong reading writing and speaking skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Ability to 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
• Ability to follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • o Organic preparation
  • o Metals preparation and analysis
  • o Gas Chromatography
  • o Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
  • o Radio Chemistry
  • o Wet Chemistry
  • o High Resolution preparation and analysis
  • o Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field; 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 2 years experience in routine and complex laboratory procedures and instruments preferably in a production environment
• Experience working with Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instrument required
• Previous productionoriented work is a plus

Additional Information :

Requirements:

• 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

Position is fulltime Monday Friday 8am5pm with overtime when needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Knoxville TN are encouraged to apply. 

Pay rate: $2126/hr

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 website .

We support 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: 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.

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 2/2 March 2023 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and invitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to 61000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime