Scientist I Metals Environment Testing, 1st shift, M-F

Eurofins


Job Location:

South Bend, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 8 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Central LLC. has a full-time Scientist I opening at our South Bend Laboratory in our Metals department. This is a full-time hourly position averaging 40 hours per week.

This position will be responsible for testing and assisting staff with routine water quality testing adhering to departments daily QA/QC requirements as well as supporting other laboratory needs that may arise.  The work schedule may require evenings and/or weekends and the candidate must be able to work overtime on short same-day notice.  Previous experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Analysis of water samples following strict Standard Operating Procedures
  • Input of data into corporate database
  • Clearly and accurately documenting data
  • Cleaning and maintaining laboratory areas
  • Maintaining specific laboratory supplies and equipment
  • Maintaining instrumentation assuring proper operation
  • Following safe work practices and adhering to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner
  • Additional duties as assigned

 

Role is M-F 8am-5pm with additional hours as needed.


Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biology or related field; equivalent lab experience may substitute for a degree
    • Must have a minimum of 20 hours of Chemistry credits 
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. routinely and able stand for long periods through the day
  • Ability to squat and reach routinely 
  • Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement including the ability to read write and speak in English.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship 

Ideal Candidates:

  • Will be self-motivated with an understanding of basic laboratory practices related to chemical and physical testing of water samples or applicable fields
  • Will have excellent documentation and communication skills in Microsoft Word Excel is preferred
  • Will have previous lab experience ideally in metals 
  • Will have the ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
  • as well have the flexibility to squat and reach routinely
  • Good dexterity and tactile skills

Additional Information :

Pay rate: $21.00-$27.00/hour 

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 employees full-time or part-time regular status.

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont 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 sameserving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: 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  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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to 61000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Position Summary: Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Central LLC. has a full-time Scientist I opening at our South Bend Laboratory in our Metals department. This is a full-time hourly position averaging 40 hours per week.This position will be responsible for testing and assisting staff with rout...

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