Laboratory Technician (entry level- no degree needed), Environment Testing, Danvers MA

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 and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

Job Description

Join the leader in Environment Testing.  Eurofins Environment Testing has a fulltime entry level opportunity with benefits.

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Full-time entry level position with Benefits, Monday - Friday.  8:00am-4:30pm.   Brief weekend work will be required approximately one weekend per month on a rotating schedule.

Candidates living within a commutable distance of Danvers, MA are encouraged to apply. 

Compensation $20-22/hour  plus benefits.  

***This is an entry level position for those interested in starting their career in a laboratory setting.  College degree not needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sample Receiving

• Prepare samples from processing
• Accepts and signs for deliveries.
• Assists in unloading shipments from delivery truck.
• Opens coolers and inspects contents of shipments. Checks documentation to ensure all samples are accounted for.
• Distributes samples in different departments as appropriate.
• Follows strict safety and quality control procedures.
• Stores, restocks, and shelves samples as necessary.
• Ensures that work area is clean and organized.
• Enters records in LIMS system
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
  • Retrieves samples from Sample Control for analysis.
  • Preparation of samples using standard techniques
  • Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
  • Calculating data
  • Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
  • Performing routine instrument maintenance
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins environmental health safety and quality assurance standards
• Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area
• Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
• Aliquots and weighs samples
• Washes glassware

Lab Technician

• Performs microbiology analysis by Idexx methods, which may include, but is not limited to:
  • Handling and processing samples following aseptic procedures.
  • Preparing reagents and media.
  • Preparing dilutions.
  • Recording and tracking incubation times.
• Resolves discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
• Prepares general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
• Washes laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
• Stocks laboratory supplies.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Cleans work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assists other laboratory areas as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Possesses physical strength necessary to lift and move heavy boxes received by the lab.
• Exhibits ability to use LIMS software competently.
• Reading, writing and speaking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team participation and meeting management skills
• Time management and organization skills
• Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Complete work within time and quality constraints
• Work independently foll