Hybrid Rail Inspector

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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 works 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 the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, , composition, authenticity, , traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

SUMMARY

To work in the lab setting, as well as travel to offsite locations throughout the coverage area to perform visual inspection and analysis of grain to determine a grade in accordance with Eurofins Grain Inspection SOPs and USDA grain standards on multiple classes of grain or commodities; to perform mycotoxin testing, falling number, and other testing procedures on a variety of commodities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, Hybrid Rail Inspector must be able to work well independently and with others, have a valid driver's license, and have proof of up-to-date auto insurance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Overnight stays for rail are a possibility on occasion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; however, other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to work varying schedules; notifications can be on short notice; workday can vary in the number of hours required to complete an assignment.
• Inspect and grade grain samples accurately and in a timely manner. When working in the lab setting, probing trucks will also be an essential duty.
• Perform tests in accordance with accepted industry practice. Test samples of grain using visual procedures and equipment; test sample for weight, moisture, foreign material, damage, etc.; including mycotoxin and falling number.
• Process necessary paperwork required by the Client Company and Lab

Supervisor / Eurofins

Grain Inspection Manager. Complete appropriate record keeping accurately and legibly.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and communicate effectively. The employee is required to use different types of equipment and maintain / transfer a mobile lab on wheels for onsite mycotoxin testing. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Schedule :

What we offer :

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

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