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Additional Information

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 employee’s full-time or part-time regular status.

All applicants in consideration for a role with Eurofins USA must be authorized to work for any employer in the U. S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position, at this time

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t 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! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

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 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 in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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

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Company Description

Eurofins Environment Testing operates out of more than 50 laboratories and over 40 service centers across the US. The network can provide full-service Environment Testing capabilities in all US states, either via direct local laboratory participation, or via the extensive logistics network. Through our sustained investment in people, technology, instrumentation, and infrastructure, Eurofins Environment Testing laboratories are positioned to support public and private sectors, DoD, DOE and Municipalities. Services include but are not limited to testing of the following matrices, compound/elemental/wet chemistry suites: Air & Vapor, Drinking/Potable Water, Dioxins/Furans and PCB Congeners, SVOC, VOC and Hydrocarbon, Groundwater, Surface & Non-Potable Water, Metals and Metal Speciation, PFAS, Radiochemistry, Sediment & Tissue, Treatability & Aquatic Toxicology, Soil & Hazardous Waste, Nutrients, Inorganic Non-Metallics, Oil, Fuel & Grease.

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Job Description

Eurofins Environment Testing is searching for a Microbiology Analyst in Hanover, MD. Must live a commutable distance to the laboratory. Compensation based on experience. $18-22/hour

Schedule- Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm This is a full time position.

The Microbiology Analyst I prepares and analyzes environmental water samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Philadelphia, LLC’s Quality Assurance programs and SOPs.

Job Description

• Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrate and promote the company vision
• Perform basic microbiology lab techniques/analyses and prepare media/cultures, based on job function
• Perform analysis methods for detecting target organisms such as Total Coliforms, E.coli, Pseudomonas, Fecal Coliforms, Enterococcus, and HPC
• Efficiently carry out procedures necessary to complete each analysis with minimal supervision
• Meticulously maintain precise records of all analyses in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment (Incubators, water baths, refrigerators, thermometers, etc.)
• Enter data into LIMS computer system, and perform first level reviews of reported data
• Perform Quality Control testing as needed based on method requirements
• Monitor incubator and refrigerator temperatures twice daily to confirm regulatory compliance
• Assist in writing, reviewing and editing reports, protocols and SOPs
• Perform inventory management tasks such as weekly inventory checks and inventory ordering
• Prepare and wash laboratory glassware
• Clean and organize the laboratory daily
• Perform waste management tasks using an autoclave and/or disinfectant reagents such as bleach
• Proper usage of PPE and lab safety equipment
• Conduct all operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner
• Regular attendance, punctuality, and reliability
• Train other staff members
• May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs
• Performs other duties as needed as assigned by local management

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Computer Skills, such as word processing software and database management software
• Experience with Microbiological Laboratory and testing procedures
• General mathematics skills
• Basic composition, spelling, grammar, punctuation skills
• Strong work ethic, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Environmental Science or Biology-related degree is preferred, or a degree with a minimum of 4 credit hours of Microbiology
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Performs other duties as needed as assigned by local management

"All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check."