What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Intern position at Eurofins?
Company Description
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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
- Assist in analytical chemistry operations as needed each day – Sample Registration, Sample Preparation, Extraction and Analysis
- Assist with basic chemistry tasks supporting the Method Development team with new analytes, matrices and analysis methods
- Learn key systems and technology in a production chemistry lab environment, including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), training and documentation systems (D4, other), mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography,and proximate chemistry operations (extraction, digestion, ovens, etc.)
- Special tasks and/or projects such as literature search, vendor search, data analysis
- Maintain appropriate training records and safety practices/culture
Qualifications
- One or more semesters of study and current status in a program in a chemistry, biology, food or life sciences or engineering
- College student in good standing in an undergraduate or graduate chemistry, biology, or a related science or engineering field.
- Strong attention to detail on the bench and to safety requirements.
- Willingness to be flexible in assignments and departments (method development, inorganics, facilities support, etc.)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Additional Information
Shift: Up to 20 hours per week, any weekday or weekend day. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to New Orleans, LA. are encouraged to apply.
- 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
Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins USA Food Testing is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
