Lab Analyst
Eurofins

Job Info

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Company 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 agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Chemical Laboratory Analyst receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to the respective Department Manager or appointed designate, for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

The Chemical Laboratory Analyst has authority to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for carrying out sample testing, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound business or technical judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Assignment

Responsible for all operational activities relative to processing of chemical analytical methods on incoming samples, in compliance with all applicable quality systems.

Care and maintenance of equipment associated with this testing.

Specific Assignments

Perform test methods in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure and applicable Quality Control Procedures

Clean workplace and equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and general housekeeping requirements.

Maintain and monitor ongoing individual performance of analytical methods with control charts. Notify Department Manager when a batch does not meet batch Quality Control criteria.

Provide feedback to the Department Manager for suggested improvement of analytical methods.

Monitor and meet TAT requirements for sample workflow, and keep the Department Manager informed when capacity constraints are anticipated that may delay TAT.

Record supplies taken from stockroom in logbook, and note any supplies that may needordering and/or rush delivery.

Maintain assigned equipment and instrumentation according to Standard Operating Procedures. Perform any and all Operational Qualifications prior to analysis according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or microbiology, or a high school diploma with the equivalent of 5 years chemical laboratory experience, and basic skills in laboratory techniques.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday- Friday, 8am- 4:30pm withadditional hours as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to New Orleans, LA. are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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