Wet Chemistry Analyst (Flexible)- Environment Testing, Cedar Falls

$33,280 - $37,440/Yr

Eurofins - Cedar Falls, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cedar Falls, IA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Wet Chemistry Analyst position at Eurofins involves preparing and analyzing environmental samples using standard analytical techniques. The role is essential for ensuring compliance with quality assurance programs and environmental protection methodologies. This flexible position requires candidates to work 15-25 hours per week, primarily during weekdays, and is aimed at individuals living within a commutable distance of Cedar Falls, Iowa.

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
• 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 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

Requirements

• BS or BA in chemistry or related field or working towards an equivalent degree
• 3 years laboratory experience may substitute for degree
• Laboratory experience helpful
• Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
• Reading, writing and speaking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills
• 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
• Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines: Organic preparation, Metals preparation and analysis, Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Radio Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, High Resolution preparation and analysis, Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Benefits

• Compensation range of $16-18/hour (DOE)
• Support for career development
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Sustainability initiatives towards carbon neutrality by 2025