Media Prep Technician (2nd Shift)

Company Overview

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries to make life and the environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. The Eurofins network, with over 58,000 staff in 900 laboratories across more than 54 countries, offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods for evaluating safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products.

About the Role

The Media Prep Technician supports the media needs of onsite laboratories and the EML lab in Lancaster. Primary responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing media for microbiological testing, washing laboratory glassware, sterilizing microbiological waste, and disposing of waste after sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare liquid media and agar for use in microbiological testing.
• Operate autoclaves for sterilization of media and waste.
• Perform routine autoclave maintenance.
• Operate pH meter and laboratory balance.
• Use automatic washers and perform manual washing to clean glassware.
• Document media preparation, autoclave usage, equipment usage, and calibration clearly and accurately in laboratory logbooks.
• Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to management.
• Work during assigned hours and overtime or weekends when requested.
• Monitor and maintain proper housekeeping in applicable work areas.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies, including eye protection, lab coats, and hand protection.
• Demonstrate good laboratory practices (GxP).
• Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma with courses in Chemistry, Biology, and Algebra.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to reason and adapt to changing media needs of the microbiology laboratory.
• Effective listening and communication skills with coworkers and supervisors.
• Exemplary organizational skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday – Friday 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm, with additional hours as needed. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance to Horsham, PA.