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 providing analytical testing services across multiple industries. The Group is a global leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing, agroscience CRO services, genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and clinical study support. It is also an emerging player in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA. The company has approximately 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve samples from Sample Control for analysis.
• Perform sample preparation including:
  • Aliquot samples
  • Spike and trace samples
  • Prepare reagents
  • Bottle samples
  • Prepare concentrations
  • Separation
  • Sonication
  • Prepare water and soil samples for metals analysis
• Perform digestions with concentrated acids
• Learn the Eurofins Laboratory Information Management System
• Learn Mercury Analysis
• Conduct liquid rack set up
• Resolve discrepancies and anomalies to ensure proper sample labeling
• Prepare general laboratory paperwork including recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks
• Wash laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples
• Stock laboratory supplies
• Clean work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment
• Assist 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
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Skills

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

Schedule

Full-time Monday – Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Edison, NJ are encouraged to apply.

Pay

$17.50/hr. The actual base salary may vary based upon relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

Benefits

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