Laboratory Technician I

  • Full-time

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, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2021, Eurofins generated 6.7 billion Euro proforma turnover in 900 laboratories across 54 countries, employing about 58,000 staff.

Job Description

  • Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
  • Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
  •  Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
  • Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
  • Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner.
  •  Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.
  • Running and supporting ELISA based testing for Allergen Laboratory
  • Support of Sample Registration area, as well as some Microbiology sample set up
  • Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes "intra" and "inter" departmental employees.
  •  Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
  • Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
  • Identify non-conformances and out-of- specifications and investigate to determine the possible root causes.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma
  • Willing to Travel up to 50% of time 
  • Previous lab experience is always a plus, but not necessary

  • Must be able to be on feet for 90-95% of the time. 

  • Not necessary but preferred candidate would have ELISA technique 

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Able to stay motivated when working alone 

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Responsive problem solver and action oriented.

  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is Full-Time, 1st Shift 8:30- 5:00PM (other shift may be necessary when traveling) Tuesday - Saturday  with additional hours, as needed.  Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Battle Creek, MI are encourage to apply. Shift differential will be added to base salary. 

What we Offer:

  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

  • Life and disability insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

 

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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