Assistant Scientist I, Residue Chemistry

Job Description

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for an Assistant Scientist I, Residue to work in Columbia, MO.   This is an entry level position- recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Scientist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Carries out somewhat complex routine experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory (e.g. DEA, EPA, FDA, FIFRA, OECD, etc.) requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Analyzes organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.
• Conducts title / skill appropriate procedures with minimal supervision using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.
• Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, and tests.
• Performs data analysis, first level, and peer review of data for accuracy and completeness.  Prepares data and reports of completed projects ensuring auditable quality for publication at completion of contracted work by clients.
• Depending on area of assignment, may handle regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled and radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.
• Depending on area of assignment, may conduct research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions of matter.
• May assist or serve as study director, principal investigator, or project leader for GLP studies.  May assist in planning the conduct of a study.
• Instrument experience a plus, in particular  LC-MS / MS.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess :

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

Additional Information

Position is full-time hours, Monday-Friday 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

What It’s Like to Work Here :

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work / Life Balance :

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401k Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Personal Days

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website  https : / / www.eurofins.com / agroscience-services /

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

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.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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

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