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 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.

Technologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:      

• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties, calculating the results of the tests performed as necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated
• Performs instrument maintenance, QC reagents and kits
• Performs routine testing
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
• Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Review and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Reporting test results conforming to established procedures
• Supports Eurofins CellTx’ business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics

In order to meet Eurofins CTX’s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins CTX’s quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Basic Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in microbiology or a related laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 or more years of relevant experience in microbiology laboratory testing or in microbiology related research
• Familiar with microbial organism identification, colony morphology identification, gram staining and an understanding of the BD Phoenix System
• Complete fundamental understanding of testing theory, sample requirements, ability to collect information and compose intelligent specimen investigation and summaries
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
• Knowledge of the principles of microbiology, chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Capable of data analytics
•  Knowledge of recent developments in the field of medical technology
• Competency in diagnostic microbiology techniques
• Good aseptic technique
• Performs instrument maintenance
• Performs QC reagents needed for patient testing
• Competent to perform routine testing for many tests performed within the department
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of tests results
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Potential Envrionmental Factors:

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials.  All employees must abide by Eurofins CTX’s Safety and Exposure procedures.  This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Position is part-time 90-day temp working 1st shift, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Tucson, AZ are encouraged to apply.

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.