Assistant Chemist (Environment)

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2023, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns to conduct routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Learns how to document work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.
• Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Learns to carry out testing on all aspects of work and calibration of equipment in the respective section when necessary.
• Learns to highlight abnormalities and discrepancies in the testing, calibration and results.
• Learns to perform the duties of a Quality Officer for the section
• Attends and participates in project meetings.
• Learns to perform peer review of data.
• Learns to highlight abnormalities and discrepancies in the testing, calibration and results.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• General laboratory work like sample receipt and registration, preparation of sample bottles and helping to maintain cleanliness of laboratory, equipment and apparatus.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist the Lab Manager/Senior Chemist in all aspects of work in the respective section.
• Demonstrate and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent
• Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel, and department management.
• May work with potentially hazardous materials.
• Overtime and weekend work as required.
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Entry level are welcome

Additional Information

What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

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.

Eurofins Mechem is an Equal Opportunities Company.