Associate Sample Preparation Technician - 2nd shift -$3,000 sign on bonus
- Full-time
Company Description
Information about Eurofins as a whole:
- Over 50,000 employees worldwide
- Eurofins recently celebrated 30 years of excellence in bioanalytical testing.
- The company has grown from 4 employees in a small lab in France to a global network.
- 400 state-of-the-art laboratories across 41 countries.
- Eurofins is one of the best performing companies in the world. In three decades, the company has grown more than 3,000 times.
- Eurofins is now the global market leader in environmental, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics testing as well as in agro-sciences CRO (Contract Research Organization) services.
Information about Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing:
- Founded in 1926.
- Acquired by Eurofins Scientific on August 1st, 2018, previously Covance Food Solutions.
- New to Eurofins, not new to the global life sciences industry. Provide food consulting services to Fortune 500 food, beverage, and consumer product companies.
- Approximately, 450 employees here in the Madison, WI area.
- New, state-of-the-art lab building on the east-side of Madison coming in January 2021!!!
Food Chemistry Testing:
What we do…
Analytical testing of foods, supplements, ingredients, and packaging. Includes work on: accurate nutrition labels, creating safe products and supply chains, and assisting with compliance with FDA and international regulatory agencies.
The Associate Sample Preparation Technician position is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position, on 2nd Shift. 2pm – 10pm with overtime individuals located in a driving distance of the Madison, WI location are encouraged to apply.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
- Performs any combination of sample preparation tasks to ensure sample homogeneity which includes but is not limited to labeling, transferring, liquid nitrogen use, milling, blending, weighing, disposal of samples, etc.
- Communicates sample information effectively.
- Communicates discrepancies to appropriate personnel, and assists with problem solving.
- Handles internal customer inquiries and requests.
- Works with the customer service coordinators to resolve client or sample issues.
- Introduces and develops improvement ideas for the group with the assistance of others.
- Learns sample preparation procedures involving larger equipment.
- Learns how to perform equipment maintenance/basic repairs and place work orders.
- Introduction to cross-training between food and dietary supplement prep procedures.
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in a position with high attention to detail.
· Customer service skills including attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality and effective communication skills.
· Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs.
· Conflict resolution skills.
· Good documentation skills.
· High School diploma or equivalent.
· Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
· Will be exposed to potential food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.).
· Overtime and weekend work as required.
· Physical requirements include, but not are limited to, standing, bending, reaching and lifting. May work in walk-in cold storage units.
· Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.
· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for short periods of time.
· Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
· Working knowledge of computers.
Additional Information
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work!
We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.