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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. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies. Job Description The Analyst I performs some sample preparation as well as the inorganic analysis of environmental sample. The Analyst I interprets and manages data using LIMS and Excel, ensuring that data meets all established QA/QC criteria and is made available to the department Leads and manager within specified time frames Responsibilities: * Prepare, analyze and document sample analyses utilizing Ion Chromatography, UV-VIS, ICP-OES and other various inorganic instrumentation using established procedures * Familiarity using EPA 410.2, 300.0, 9012, 350.1, 3010, 3005, 3050B, 6010 and other methodologies * Conduct review of analytical sample preparation data including: checks for completeness, calculation accuracy, data interpretation and data quality objective coherence. Provide all documentation for peer and scientific review of data in a timely manner * Perform and interpret required QA/QC procedures; recommend, perform and document corrective actions and possible impacts to data quality * Perform all functions in support of and in compliance with all state and federal employee regulations in a safe and efficient manner * Troubleshoot instrument problems, perform routine maintenance, and consult with vendor technicians (support engineers) when appropriate * Manage inventory needs, including maintaining stock of all necessary components, supplies, standards and reagents * Utilize computer software to prioritize work, track samples, acquire data, perform calculations and statistical analysis, and store data to meet established deadlines * Constructively problem-solve work issues with team members and other lab staff and provide feedback to Group Leader, Lab Manager, Quality Assurance Officer and/or Project Managers about analysis, data, or other issues * Ensure department specific Standard Operating Procedures are reviewed and/or updated on time * Provide back-up assistance to other analysts and lab assistants when necessary * Ensure department is using established procedures to ship/receive client samples * Make recommendations and implement new methods, cost saving techniques or practices, efficiency improvements and policies for the department Qualifications Qualifications * A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience * Experience in an environmental lab is a plus * At least 1-2 year's preparation, analytical experience, or combination, at company or equivalent experience elsewhere preferred * Demonstrated effective communication skills and relate well to people in direct communication * Consciousness of and a positive attitude toward quality, service and safety procedures * Sound reasoning, good judgment and decision making * Strong organization and problem solving skills * Detail oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and able to coordinate multiple priorities * Versatility, flexibility in dealing with people * Ability to synthesize and retain information * Computer skills, experience with L To view the full job description,