

Description
If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.
When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part a network of laboratories that prioritizes the execution of top-tier scientific studies. With access to specialized equipment and best-in-class instrumentation, you will collaborate with a team of highly trained scientists and study directors to rapidly build upon your existing skills set.
Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for an Associate Scientist I, Aquatics, to work in Easton, MD.
Associate Scientist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Carries out routine and moderately complex 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).
- Utilizes knowledge of scientific discipline on multiple techniques.
- Adheres to schedule according to Eurofin Agroscience Services' or contracting organization's timetable and establishes daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
- Conducts title/skill appropriate procedures with minimal supervision using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries.
- Performs 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.
- May assist in preparation of data and final reports for completed projects or studies.
- May serve as a Client Contact
- Depending on area of assignment, may analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties.
- Depending on area of assignment, may handle regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA controlled or radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Is likely to work on several projects concurrently.
Requirements
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Coursework, degree or experience in microbiology, mycology, and/or phycology preferred.
- GLP experience preferred.
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental studies, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas.
- Equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major) may be substituted for all or part of degree.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a directly relevant or demonstrated comparable competency and skill attainment is required.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and experience.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Easton, MD are encouraged to apply
Job Information
- Job ID: 63482729
- Location:
Easton, Maryland, United States, North America - Position Title: Associate Scientist, Aquatics Ecotoxicology
- Company Name For Job: Eurofins Agroscience Services
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Job Duration: Indefinite
- Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
- Min Experience: 1-2 Years
- Required Travel: None
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