Job Description

Company Description

Interested in contributing to improving and saving lives? Eurofins Food Chemistry Madison is growing and we're looking for amazing team members to join us.

In 2021 we moved into a brand new ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Madison, WI designed to conduct food chemistry testing specializing in infant formula, sole-source nutrition products, hemp and CBD, dietary supplements, and a variety of botanicals. Our testing portfolio includes vitamins, minerals, contaminants, pesticides and shelf-life studies.

We test of a variety of instrumentation including UPLC, HPLC, GC, and LCMS technologies. We offer an innovative and collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to develop expertise on a wide variety of analytical instruments! If you are looking for an opportunity to work for an exciting growth oriented company, we look forward to talking with you!

Job Description

Position Summary: To perform sample preparation, sample plating and media preparation and to

follow all needed quality control documentation and procedures to accomplish

these goals. To be able to provide assistance in areas including instrumentation,

diagnostics and project work.

• Use of proper handling procedures and aseptic technique.
• Prepare composites of routine samples.
• Perform initial dilutions and enrichments of samples.
• Perform sample plating for quantification.
• Perform transfers.
• Perform instrumentation work with guidance as needed.
• Perform diagnostics and reporting work with guidance as needed.
• Perform project work with guidance as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning and quality checks for equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning of work areas.
• Media preparation and quality control, including all appropriate documentation.
• Autoclave operation.
• Document work and maintain laboratory records.
• Plan for assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively schedule multiple assignments.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

Qualifications

• 4 year applicable degree.
• 4 year degree can be supplemented with a combination of experience & an associate degree
• Relevant experience preferred
• Ability to learn new tasks
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Reside within a commutable distance to Madison, WI

Additional Information

• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time.
• Work may require lifting of weights of up to 40 lbs.
• Overtime, weekend and holiday work as required.
• May include second shift work.
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens.

What we Offer

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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