Laboratory Technician

About the role

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 works 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 the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests in accordance with standards and procedures, record results
• Ensure that test equipment is calibrated or tested and operates properly
• Interface with and update the Lab Manager(s), Team Leader(s) and Project Coordinator(s)
• Monitors multiple projects underway
• Prepare test reports and related documents
• Keeps current with industry technical developments and disseminates to the team, as necessary
• Support the laboratory managers and team leaders with assignments of new projects to technicians based on competency
• Support the Austin team with coordination of testing activities
• Support the laboratory managers with tracking of team utilization and identify potential issues (technical, procedural, and commercial)

Requirements

• Four-year college Engineering degree, or other technical degree with relevant work experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Needs to be receptive to and accepting guidance from others
• Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Able to work in a diverse group of people
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Professional appearance

Qualifications

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have the ability to maintain confidentiality, be receptive to guidance, and able to work well in a team environment.

Physical Demands

Able to sit or stand for long periods of time, able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Benefits

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays