Full Time Laboratory Technician I

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The company is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. With 55,000 staff across 900 laboratories in over 50 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Manages outsourced samples with partner Eurofins laboratories to ensure timely COA release for clients
• Prepares samples to be sent to sister labs or other contract labs for subcontracted work
• Processes online electronic orders from clients and sister labs
• Works with external and/or internal courier services to ensure timely arrival and delivery of samples
• Assists in coordinating logistics of courier routes when needed
• Understands and follows Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities (e.g., Quality Manual, SOPPs, and Methods)
• Registers incoming samples, maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes
• Enters sample data into Eurofins labware management system in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintains supply inventory
• Adheres to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed standards set by government regulatory and company requirements relevant to assigned duties
• Adheres to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintains and assists others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Identifies process difficulties and reports these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with all company employees; communicates professionally, timely, and clearly to co-workers, including intra and inter departmental employees
• Promotes the company image through sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and customers
• Strives to improve quality of work through existing and new technologies
• Performs appropriate aseptic preparation and processing of samples and associated process controls
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ideal candidate would possess:

• AS or BS degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation
• Team spirit and positive attitude
• 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

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00am – 6:30pm

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays