Laboratory Technician

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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

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

• Responsible to perform duties related to accessioning and specimen management
• Perform pre-analytical processes within the life cycle of the laboratory specimen: collection, packaging, shipping, receiving, processing, tracking, and archiving
• Examine samples for accuracy and other requirements (sample type, volume, suitability etc.)
• Interface with Eurofins DPT clients to resolve specimen issues and contacts client to resolve sample and/or testing related issues or discrepancies
• Complete correction requests as needed
• Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)
• Retrieve samples for testing, and archive them for storage and testing
• Perform cleaning duties, equipment daily and PM maintenance and QC recording
• Perform equipment routine Preventive Maintenance and assist laboratory personnel in calibration of equipment
• Assist in reagent/media preparation and/or aliquoting
• Maintain quality records as required
• Perform weekly and monthly lab inventory
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, policies and protocols in the lab as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Work closely and communicate with other lab staff to complete daily activities efficiently, contribute to team effort
• Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate
• Demonstrate understanding of Laboratory operations
• Serve as the trainer for new Lab Technicians or re-training of existing Lab Technicians
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Supports Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• In order to meet Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins DPT’s quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• Some laboratory experience preferred
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty
• Able to maintain confidentiality of patient, client, employee, and laboratory business
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies  
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Clinical laboratory experience with specimen handling preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Basic Minimum Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Potential Environmental Factors:

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials.  All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT’s Safety and Expo