Laboratory Technician I - Microbiology

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. Founded in 1992, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory in Nantes, France to a global network of 55,000 staff operating in over 50 countries. With a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods, Eurofins ensures the safety, authenticity, and quality of products in food, environment, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more.

About the role

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for receiving authority from and being accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or designated appointee for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities. They have the authority to take necessary actions to carry out duties and responsibilities and to identify departures from the quality system or procedures for performing tests and calibrations, provided such actions do not deviate from established company guidelines, follow sound technical and business judgment, and align with laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Reads, understands, and follows management system requirements relevant to responsibilities, including ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
• Registers incoming samples (as needed), 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 eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner
• Completes laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded
• Verifies results and submits results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner
• Identifies process difficulties and reports these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all company employees. Communicates orally and in writing 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
• Continually strives to improve the quality of work provided to clients through existing and new technologies
• Identifies non-conformances and out-of-specifications
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required
• AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action-oriented

Additional Information

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. Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.