Laboratory Technician

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Laboratory TechnicianFull-timeCompany DescriptionEurofins 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 DescriptionThe Laboratory Technician is primarily responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses under the direction of a lab supervisor or scientist including specimen management, specimen pipetting, instrument operation/maintenance, data entry and specimen storage with a high degree of proficiency. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order. May be responsible for calibration of instruments. Conducts routine tasks as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.Laboratory Technician Duties Include but are not Limited to the Following:Examine samples for validity and other requirements (sample type, volume, etc.)Perform sample preparation steps which may include specimen pipetting with a high degree of accuracy and precision Operate, calibrate and maintain all assigned laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality resultsPerform reagents and materials preparation for testingMaintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and materials needed for testingDocument remedial action, troubleshooting, quality assurance activities and instrument maintenanceAdhere to established processing timelinesPerform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)Label samples and deliver them to proper area(s)Retrieve and re-file samples for testingProperly store specimens for short term and long term storageAid laboratory personnel in cleaning dutiesAdhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agenciesAdhere to policies and protocols in the labWork closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficientlyRepresent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all timesOther duties as assigned by managementQualificationsBasic Minimum Education Qualifications: BS or BA in Biological, Physical, or Chemical ScienceOR BS or BA degree in related science fields with 16 hours in Biology, 16 hours in Chemistry and 3 hours of MathematicsBasic Minimum Work...