Production Technician II - Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Production Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:   

• Sterilizing, preparing, and organizing equipment and reagents into carts trays for use during sterile test sessions
• Cleaning and sterilizing instruments
• Cleaning of Controlled Testing Environments
• Maintain bacteria-free work areas and proper clean room sterility by using aseptic procedures and following all department cleaning guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of sterilization and supply inventory
• Preparation of media and supplies needed for Technologists to perform testing in CTEs
• Operate sterilization equipment (i.e., autoclaves) and sonicators
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for CTEs and testing and supply carts, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor
• Comply with departmental and company safety guidelines including proper use of PPE

Basic Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED preferred

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred
• Demonstrated skills
• Attention to detail is critical and need to adhere to strict procedures to prevent contamination of samples, equipment and CTEs
• Interpersonal skills are needed to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to safely work within an environment in which potentially infectious human blood and body fluids are present, utilizing all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Potential Environmental Factors:

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials.  All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT Safety and Exposure procedures.  This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.

​​​​​​Position is full-time, 4 (10) hour shifts, 1st shift OR 2nd shift Monday, Thursday - Saturday OR Thusday - Sunday OR Friday - Monday, 12:00pm - 10:30pm or 7:00am - 5:30pm, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Centennial, CO are encouraged to apply.

Compensation Range:

• $19.50/hr to $21.00/hr, $1.75 2nd shift differential, $1.50 weekend differential

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.