Laboratory Technician - Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions, LLC

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing, as well as 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 in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 58,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 54 countries, operating more than 900 laboratories. 

EAG Laboratories is seeking a Technician to join our East Windsor, NJ lab. This position will be responsible for supporting SIMS Scientist activities by preparing samples and equipment for analyses, including but not limited to, mounting, machining, and polishing techniques.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Sample preparation - cleaving samples to size, cleaning as needed, and mounting samples for SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) analysis
• Operate supporting equipment such as profilometers, microscopes, fine tools (tweezers, scribing tools, etc.)
• Section, mount and clean test pieces in a consistent manner acceptable for analysis
• Use chemical solutions and processes to prepare / clean sample
• Review and adhere to customer specifications and requirements, including visual inspection of received materials for condition and correlation with customer description
• Handle customer materials and company equipment in a responsible and efficient manner
• Protect confidential information and proprietary processes
• Other duties as assigned

This position is subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR:

1. U.S. Citizen
2. U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. “Green Card Holder”)
3. Political Asylee or Refugee

Work Schedule:

Mondays to Fridays, 8:30am-5:30pm

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Basic understanding of chemical safety
• Relevant experience  in performing analytical testing with sophisticated equipment a plus
• Fine manual dexterity
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to work in a lab environment with minimal supervision
• Computer literate, high level of accuracy and detail oriented 
• Must be able to multi-task and maintain exceptional organizational skills

Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements:

• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction (Glasses, Contacts, etc.)
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. 
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

We will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.   

What It’s Like to Work Here:

• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
• Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
• Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

✓ 401k Company Matching

✓ Paid Time Off

✓ Wellness Program

✓ Education Assistance

✓ …and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

Eurofins EAG Laboratories is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), disability, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.  The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities and efforts without regard to protected status. 

Eurofins is a Gender, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 

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