Laboratory Technician I - Eurofins

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated 6.7 billion Euro proforma turnover in 940 laboratories across 59 countries, employing about 61,000 staff.

At Eurofins US Microbiology, our goal is to make sure your individual testing profile meets both regulatory compliance and your overall program objectives in the most accurate and timely manner possible. Our technical staff of microbiologists and customer service representatives will work with you to choose the appropriate tests, methods and frequencies best suited to your specific needs.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.Registration of 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.
• Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
• Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner.
• Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes "intra" and "inter" departmental employees.
• Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
• Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
• Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The Educational Background requirements include the following:

• A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of Laboratory experience is a plus.

The Ideal Candidates carry the following Traits:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsive problem solver and action-oriented

Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift 10 lbs regularly; up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for the entirety of their shift
• Must be able available and willing to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to work Holidays when called for

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment). Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time.
• Work may require lifting of weights of up to 40 lbs.
• Overtime, weekend and holiday work as required.
• May include second shift work.
• Will be exposed to potential foo