Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Analyst

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Eurofins|BLC is a small but growing business specialising in testing and consulting and operates within the Eurofins Softlines and Leather division. Established for over 100 years specialising in leather, consumer and chemicals we have the technical pedigree and experience to provide targeted, testing and consulting solutions up and down the supply chain.

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.

The Role

This role will be the “go-to” person to use SimaPro® software platform on which the Eurofins Footwear Impact Tool is built and to provide bespoke Life Cycle Assessments for our clients.  You will build strong relationships with both internal and external clients across a variety of consumer product groups.

Main Duties

• Using SimaPro® software which powers the Eurofins Footwear Impact Calculator Tool
• Making modifications to the SimaPro® back-end to provide bespoke solutions to Eurofins brand, retailer and footwear supply chain stakeholders
• To use SimaPro® software to provide LCA’s (full or indicative) for manufacturers and brands within the softline, toys and hardline consumer product division of Eurofins
• To research and analyse sustainability impact information and data on sustainability-focused topics.
• To present information on behalf of the consultancy function to liaise directly with clients and other project stakeholders, providing a highly effective consultative support.
• To support in the business development of LCA’s including but not limited to project planning, generating promotional materials, and developing internal processes.
• Innovating and developing/evolving our existing products and services to be more “value added” for our customers.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of and experience with environmental consulting, life cycle assessment and modeling software, preferably an expert user of SimaPro® software or other leading LCA software
• Ideally degree educated in a STEM subject, e.g. Environmental Science, Geography
• Affinity with sustainability is a must
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good data management and quality assurance skills
• Demonstrated computer skills – requires excellent Microsoft Office experience (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Positive “can-do” attitude.
• Experience of working in a consultancy capacity desirable but not essential.  
• Travel occasionally required

Office-based role in Northampton.  Weekly working hours are 37.5 per week.  Competitive Salary, Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5 %), Perkbox, and Free on-site parking.