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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Join our Fast-Paced, Dynamic, and collaborative work environment. This environment changes daily, keeping variety in each day. This position has a schedule of Tuesday-Saturday, starting at 2:00 pm. The base pay ranges from $18.00+ an hour, with a 7.5% shift differential for this specific shift schedule. A Quarterly Bonus is offered!

The Microbiologist Laboratory Technician II receives sufficient authority from and is held accountable by the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate for completing assigned duties. This role carries the responsibilities and has the authority to take action that is necessary to carry out the duties of this position to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality systems or from the processes in performing tests and/or calibrations, so long as the action does not deviate from the established company guidance that is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, to follow the practices of the laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory.
• 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.
• 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
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

The Educational Background requirements include the following:

• A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of Laboratory experience are required.
• Additional Background & Education Preferences: B.S Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related field
• Experience working in a Microbiology Lab: Plating/Enumeration or PCR, Aseptic Techniques, ELIZA (a Nice To Have), Pipetting

Preferences Continued:

• Proficient in Plate Reading
• Proficient in Food Pathogen Detection Platforms (BAX, MDS, VIDAS, or similar systems)
• Some knowledge of Food Pathogen Confirmation Procedures

The Ideal Candidates carry the following Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsive problem solver and action-oriented

Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift 10 lbs regularly; up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for the entirety of their shift
• Must be able available and willing to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to work Holidays when called for

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work! 

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
• Opportunity to progress your laboratory career

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