Lab Technician (M-F 12pm-8:30pm)Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast, Edison NJ

About the role

Eurofins Environment Testing has a fulltime entry level opportunity with full benefits. The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Retrieving samples from Sample Control for analysis.
• Performing sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods:
• Aliquot samples
• Spike and trace samples
• Prepare reagents
• Bottle samples
• Prepare concentrations
• Separation
• Sonication
• Preparing water on soil samples for metals analysis.
• Performing digestions with concentrated acids
• Learning the Eurofins Laboratory Information Management System
• Learning the Mercury Analysis
• Liquid rack set up
• Resolving discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
• Preparing general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
• Washing laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
• Stocking laboratory supplies.
• Cleaning work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assisting other laboratory areas as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school Chemistry coursework preferred
• Basic laboratory experience preferred
• Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable with a fast-paced time-sensitive laboratory
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Ability to use TALS
• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints
• Ability to work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Ability to cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing

Skills

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science
• Basic mathematical skills
• Production work
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Quick learner
• Work independently
• Work within time constraints

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds when moving samples and disposing of waste
• Pushing and Pulling: Pushing and pulling up to 200 pounds when moving sample carts and gas tanks
• Body Positions: Approximately 60% of time standing when analyzing samples, 10% walking when moving about laboratory, and 30% sitting when working at computer, doing paper work, or analyzing samples. These percentages vary significantly