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.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technician I performs testing activities as directed by the applicable Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines and supports laboratory operations by maintaining systems.

Authority

The Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to, the applicable Supervisor, or appointed designate, for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform testing activities as directed by Environmental Lab Supervisor, Monograph Supervisor, Lab Supervisor, or Food Chemistry Supervisor in accordance with all applicable company and regulatory guidelines.
2. Wet chemistry techniques utilized will include gravimetry, titrimetry, colorimetry and others as needed.
3. Maintain neat and accurate records.
4. Enter testing data into LIMS and monitor for QC failures.
5. Monitor and record environmental conditions in laboratory. Alert management of any out of tolerance findings.
6. Perform calibrations/checks of laboratory equipment.
7. Maintain glassware inventory for laboratory use.
8. Maintain chemical/reagent traceability.
9. Assist with maintenance of chemical/supply inventory.
10. Support quality system improvements through completion of Corrective and Preventive Action forms, documenting Non-Conformances and assisting with internal audit findings as assigned by Environmental Lab Supervisor, Monograph Supervisor, Lab Supervisor, or Food Chemistry Team Lead.
11. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
12. Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ)

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. [Eurofins F...ver. A (1) | PDF]

Education/Experience (BMQ):
Associates Degree in Chemistry or related field or equivalent background in Chemistry.

Certificates and/or Licenses (BMQ):
NA

Supervisory Responsibility:
NA

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):
NA

Other Factors:
Knowledge of ISO 17025, DEA, EPA, FDA and related guidance.

Additional Preferences:
At least 1 year experience in chemistry laboratory.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.