Product Chemistry Technician

Company Description

Eurofins is Testing for Life. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, and pharmaceutical product testing. It is also one of the market leaders in testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing.

With 55,000 staff across a network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries, Eurofins’ companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods.

The Group’s objective is to provide its customers with high-quality services, innovative solutions and accurate results on time. Eurofins is in a unique position to support its clients’ increasingly stringent quality and safety standards and the increasing demands of regulatory authorities around the world.

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 an integral team member in supporting laboratory and business processes through technical operations and physical activity while building upon a versatile skills set.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Technician to work in our Product Chemistry department in Columbia, MO. 

Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for calibration of analytical instruments, maintaining storage units and lab supplies, and ensuring that equipment is available and in good working order.
• Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organization’s timetable, and follows daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
• Generates data from a variety of laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation such as but not limited to, pH, analytical balance, sample preparation, etc.
• Participates in studies as directed.  Completes the necessary tasks associated with projects in designated areas.
• Carries out routine laboratory tests and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures.
• Completes work for research and development, GLP studies and documents; reports data in a timely manner and in accordance with GLP principals and standard operation procedures.
• Completes documentation legibly, timely, and accurately according to all regulatory requirements; maintains and completes equipment log books; documents all movement of materials during process of receipt, transfer, disposal, or archiving and distributes documents as required.
• Handles regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled, and radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures. 
• May be required to dispose of extracts under the direction of the principal investigator or study director
• Maintains laboratory conditions which include, but is not limited to, cleaning glassware, maintaining inventory and reviewing logbooks for completeness.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College lab classes or familiarity with lab environment preferred..
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.

Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.

Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

✓ 401k Company Matching

✓ Paid Time Off

✓ Personal Days

✓ Wellness Program

✓ Education Assistance

✓ …and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!  To learn more, please check out our video and explore our website, www.eurofinsus.com/agroscience-services

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer

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.