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.

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