Molecular Technologist II (3rd 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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Molecular Technologist II Include but are not Limited to the Following:

The Molecular Technologist II is responsible for specimen labeling, processing, test performance and storage, lab maintenance, supply stocking, logging temperature and lot numbers, aliquoting reagents, and following standard lab procedures, safety guidelines, and HIPAA policies

Technical Duties

• Follow standard operating procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and maintain accurate documentation for specimen traceability. 
• Adhere to established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• After initial training, perform assigned TEM-PCR lab duties accurately and efficiently, including properly handling equipment. These duties may include: Sample Sorting, Spin, Decap and Batch, Sample Transfer, Template Addition, Elution Plate Prep, PCR Product Addition, SAPE Addition, Array Wash, Array Detection, and other duties as assigned. 
• Other laboratory tasks that will be performed once trained are Sample Correction, Stool Extraction, Array Plate Building and Proplate Pressing. 
• Stock laboratory with supplies in addition to cleaning and decontaminating laboratory instruments and testing areas. 
•  Perform testing of samples for troubleshooting, clinical, and stability studies. 
• Perform testing of samples for validation and verification studies of laboratory tests. 
• Properly document records of studies performed, assuring traceability. 

Advanced Technical Duties 

• PCR Reagent Prep 
• Extraction Reagent Prep

QC Duties 

• Adhere to all processes put into place by the Quality Assurance and Safety Officer. 
• Promptly bring forth all QC concerns to a Lead or Technical Supervisor. 
• Contribute when needed in processing QC Samples. 

All Areas

• Perform all work duties as assigned by shift on weekly work schedules, using any downtime for lab maintenance or other assigned duties.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and correct the problem or immediately notify the day’s lead technologist.
• Participate in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan.
• Participate in job specific training and annual competency assessment reviews.
• Keep workstations clean according to the cleaning policy.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Observe all safety guidelines and report any unsafe conditions to a lab supervisor or manager. 
• Perform any additional duties as directed by Clinical Lab management.

Additional Job Considerations 

• A day’s schedule can be affected by specimen delivery delays, possibly resulting in later arrival times or later finish times. Flexibility with scheduling, withi