Laboratory Technician | EAG Laboratories

Job Description

Our laboratory in Maryland Heights, Missouri provides organic chemistry testing specializing in investigative analytical chemistry. Examples of this includes evaluating the label claims of consumer products, reverse engineering pharmaceuticals/nutritional supplements, contaminant identification, determining sources of off odors/flavors/colors, extractables and leachables of consumer electronics, testing medical devices and much, much more.

We looking for a Laboratory Technicians with a focus on Sample Preparation. The skills and responsibilities include:

• Use the following instruments/techniques: Balances, pH meters, preparation of standard, reagent, and mobile phase solutions, preparation of dilutions, handling of volumetric glassware, centrifugation, lyophilization, and similar techniques.
• Perform the following types of testing / skills with minimal supervision: Handling volumetric glassware, recording test observations, preparing dilutions of/or reagents, samples, and standards, pH measurement, titrations, and similar skills.
• This role is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) therefore all accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. Person is a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry with 0-1 years of applicable experience
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

If you have these skills, enjoy a challenge, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a team centric approach to solving problems, please apply.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and /or fingers.
• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE such as hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat and/or any other devices or equipment that is required.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

Additional Information

Compensation is aligned with market standards for the region and tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

What It’s Like to Work Here:

• Teamwork: 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 grow 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

✓ Wellness Program

✓ Education Assistance

✓ …and more!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all of our employment practices. Eurofins EAG Laboratories recruits, hires, trains, promotes and administers all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities, and efforts. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military and/or protected veteran status, and/or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you enjoy being immersed in science or engineering, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today! Check out our other opportunities: www.eag.com/about/careers/

Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Eurofins USA Material Sciences is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.