Laboratory Technician (M-F 7:30am-4:00pm) - Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast - Edison, NJ

About the role

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. 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 and 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
• Performing other duties as assigned

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 (samples will be in coolers packed in ice)

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
• Comfortable with a fast-paced time sensitive laboratory work
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Ability to use TALS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints
• Can work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing

Pay

$17.50/hr

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Dental and vision options