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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 7.296 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 59 countries and about 65,000 staff.

Join the leader in Environment Testing.  Eurofins Environment Testing has a fulltime entry level opportunity with benefits.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a laboratory and grow with the organization. 

Full-time entry level position with Benefits, Monday - Friday.  8:00am-4:30pm.   Brief weekend work will be required approximately one weekend per month on a rotating schedule.

Candidates living within a commutable distance of Danvers, MA are encouraged to apply. 

Compensation $20-22/hour  plus benefits.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Manager Assistant

• Project set-up 
• Creates bottle orders
• Schedules courier or field sampler, if needed
• Confirms non-Eurofins Environment Testing America subcontract labs are on the approved list and set up as vendors for existing work 
• Generates accounting software requisition when sending subcontract samples 
• Sample Receipt and Sample Login
• Reviews log-in 
• Generates subcontract paperwork 
• Sends client sample receipt confirmation 
• Reviews draft invoice 
• Confirms that any client needed information (purchase order, project number, etc.) is recorded in LIMS for invoicing 
• Reporting 
• Creates and issues final report by client due date 
• Issues final data package 
• State reporting forms and submission 
• Data upload 
• Compiles case narrative 
• Invoicing 
• Reviews final invoice before issuing to client 
• Generates credit/debit memos as needed 
• Submits credit/debit memos for approval 
• Submits approved credit/debit memos to client, if needed 
• Submits revised invoices

Laboratory Assistant

• Receives samples and log samples in to LIMS
• Interfaces with customers in person and over the phone.
• Maintains clean and tidy laboratory space
• Maintains inventory of sampling bottles and laboratory supplies
• Assembles bottle kits
• Prepares shipments
• May be trained in analysis procedures if interested

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree (2 years client-relationship/client service experience may substitute for degree)
• High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience
• Environmental laboratory experience
• 1-3 years business experience required
• Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship 
• May need to lift up to 50lbs coolers of samples on occasion. 
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Possesses physical strength necessary to lift and move heavy boxes received by the lab.
• Exhibits ability to use LIMS software competently.
• Reading, writing and speaking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Complete work within time and quality constraints
• Work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• Customer service/client relations experience preferred
• Bench chemist experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Computer skills, using routine software applications, such as Outlook, Office, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Perform other duties as assigned

"All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check."

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.

All applicants in consideration for a role with Eurofins USA must be authorized to work for any employer in the U. S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position, at this time

We support your development! Do you feel you don't match 100% of the requirements? Don't 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 same-serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

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 discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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

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