Scientist I Microbiology Environment Testing

Eurofins Eaton Analytical LLC. (EEA) has a Full-Time Scientist I opening at our South Bend Laboratory in our Microbiology department. This is a full-time hourly position averaging 40 hours per week. 

Position Summary: 

This position will be responsible for testing and assisting Microbiology staff with routine water quality microbial testing adhering to departments daily QA/QC requirements as well as support other laboratory needs that may arise.  The work schedule may require evenings and/or weekends.  The candidate must also be able to work overtime on short same-day notice.  Previous experience in a microbiology laboratory environment is preferred.  

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of samples following strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Input of data into corporate database
• Filtering of microbiology samples for compliance testing as required by federal regulations
• Cleaning and maintaining specific laboratory supplies i.e. tubing and other specialized glassware
• Following safe work practices and adhering to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
• Preparation of reagents following SOP guidance
• Performs other duties as directed

This role is 1st shift M-F 8am-5pm. The work schedule may vary weekly as assigned by the department supervisor with additional hours on weekends or holidays (if needed). 

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

• A Bachelors degree in Microbiology Biology Chemistry or related field (equivalent experience may substitute for a degree) 
• An understanding of basic laboratory practices related to Microbiology or applicable fields
• An understanding of with lab safety and aseptic technique
• 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 without restriction or sponsorship 

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• A Bachelors degree Microbiology or Biology with at least 1 Microbiology course 
• Experience with Microbiology in a lab setting
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. as needed. 
• Be self-motivated
• Excellent documentation and communication skills in Microsoft Word Excel is preferred
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Prior experience with microscopy

Additional Information :

Pay range: $19.57-26.25

Please note - 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.

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.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employees full-time or part-time regular status.

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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to 61000 staff across a decentralized 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 :

Full-time