Entry Level-Lab Technician (Weds-Sun), Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast, Edison NJ

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

Come Join the leader in Environment Testing.  Eurofins Environment Testing has a fulltime entry level opportunity with full benefits. The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Looking to fill 2 positions- Weds- Sun 7am-3:30pm  and Weds - Sun 12pm-8:30pm. (Training would be Mon-Fri for a couple weeks)

Compensation- $17.50/hourly plus shift differential when on shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs. These include:
   • 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
2. Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with EHS and QA standards
3. Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area
4. Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument specific data systems.

Secondary Duties

1. Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
2. Aliquots and weighs samples
3. Washes glassware

Qualifications

Requirements

• Education: High school Chemistry coursework a must, basic laboratory experience
• Experience: Laboratory experience helpful Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Final candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Must have a valid US drivers license without recent incident.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge

• Analytical and/or General Science  Scientific methods and method compliance
• Strong Mathematics background
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Laboratory safety rules and chemical hazards

Skills

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science
• Basic mathematical skills
• Production work
• Good organizational skills
• Good communication skills 
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to muti-task 
• Quick learner
• Work independently
• Work within time constraints

Abilities

• Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Complete work within time and quality constraints
• Work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing
• Follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Organic preparation
  • Metals preparation and analysis
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
  • Radio Chemistry
  • Wet Chemistry
  • High Resolution preparation and analysis
  • Low Resolution preparation and analysis

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and Carrying: Lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds when moving samples and disposing of waste
• Pushing and Pulling: Pushing an