Laboratory Technician, Bateriology

About the role

The primary responsibility of the Lab Technician is to prepare and analyze environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position requires knowledge of both routine and complex analyses, validation and review of data for accuracy, and the ability to upload laboratory data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze environmental samples
• Accurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMS
• Performs independent data reviews for other analysts' work
• Performs analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as needed
• Maintains client service and provides technical support as needed
• Assists the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical tests
• Performs confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnel
• Performs and completes all analytical testing QA related tasks as needed
• Affords assistance in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations
• Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary
• Co-ordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery
• Affords assistance on analytical questions, as necessary
• Participates in Lean initiatives and projects when called upon
• Follows company policies and procedures
• Manages and maintains the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to re-order supplies as needed
• Manages and disposes analyzed samples as needed
• Trains new mycology or bacteriology or asbestos or other analytical testing Analysts as needed
• Recommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessary
• Establishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samples
• Performs root cause analysis and determines and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessary
• Manages and maintains the equipment properly and coordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as needed
• Routinely communicates available capacity to Regional Manager
• Supports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as needed

Qualifications

• Environmental methodologies
• General regulatory requirements
• Analytical laboratory techniques
• Laboratory QA requirements
• Knowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databases
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

Minimum Requirements

• BS or BA in a closely related science plus 1-2 years of laboratory experience required
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

• Candidates within commutable distance of our Pasadena, TX laboratory are eligible to apply.
• This role will be a full time role, first shift Monday- Friday 8 AM- 5 PM.
• Salary Range: $20.00- $22.00 an hour with benefits, PTO and company matching 401K plan
• We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway!
• We embrace diversity! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
• We are committed to sustainability! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives.
• We support Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.