Laboratory Technician - Environment Testing - 2nd Shift

Company Description

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 laboratories work 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 dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Lab Technician is responsible to help with maintaining instrumentation, including tuning and calibrating instruments; preparing client samples; locating samples as needed; reviewing and assembling data; and maintaining a clean work environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Helps maintain instrumentation, including tuning and calibration 
• Locates samples as needed
• Prepares samples to be analyzed  
• Reviews and assembles supporting data 
• Reads, understands, and carries out SOPs
• Understands and uses appropriate computer programs and databases and other software in a Windows-based environment
• Demonstrates and maintains awareness of technical innovations and progress in environmental field (including periodic literature examination for relative scientific information)
• Makes calibration standards or other quality control samples
• Trains new personnel as required
• Writes SOPs as needed
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• Above average technical and reasoning skills (including logical thinking and deductive reasoning)
• Good work habits and documentation skills (i.e., cleanliness, accuracy, cautiousness, and neatness)
• Personal maturity and sense of responsibility
• Conscientiousness
• Positive attitude toward quality control, safety procedures, and ethical practices
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment 
• Ability to recognize and meet all deadlines or due dates
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality concerning names and work performed
• Good organizational skills
• Self-motivation to improve technical skills and internal operations
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Loyalty to company philosophy and goals
• Problem-solving ability
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to function under medium stress level;
• Organized thought process
• Ability to multitask and retain large amounts of information
• Ability to adapt to method changes and work with minimal supervision and follow instructions 

Role is 2nd shift, M-F 3pm-11:30pm. Training will be M-F 7:30am-4pm for several weeks. 

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
•  Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have: 

• Previous lab experience 
• Good work habits and documentation skills (i.e., cleanliness, accuracy, cautiousness, and neatness)
• Conscientiousness
• Positive attitude toward quality control, safety procedures, and ethical practices
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment 
• Ability to recognize and meet all deadlines or due dates
• Good organizational skills
• Self-motivation to improve technical skills and internal operations
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Problem-solving ability
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to function under medium stress level
• Ability to multitask and retain large amounts of information
• Ability to adapt to method changes and work with minimal supervision and follow instructions 

Additional Information

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benef