Laboratory Metrology Technician I - Tuesday-Saturday, 3:00pm-9:30pm

Eurofins•Lenexa, KS

About The Position

The Laboratory Metrology Technician I supports laboratory processes at Viracor by helping maintain CLIA, CAP, NYDOH, and GxP accreditation. The role conducts and documents cleaning, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities in laboratory areas, and documents excursions from expected performance. The technician also supports equipment tracking, environmental monitoring, recordkeeping, audit requests, and process improvements while following quality, safety, and laboratory protocols. This position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It is based in a laboratory setting and may require work outside the normal schedule when necessary. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, Kansas, without employment visa sponsorship. Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to initiate tasks and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated quality team.
Ability to prioritize and organize workflow and demonstrate effective time management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communication with employees at all levels and external customers or vendors when required.
Comfort working in a laboratory setting.
Knowledge of basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Excel and Word, including common laboratory applications.
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records with attention to detail and in accordance with good documentation practices.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule when necessary.
Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, and access items stored at various levels, including overhead.
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly in person, by telephone, and in group settings.
Ability to stand in the laboratory for extended periods, including four or more hours as necessary.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
With assistance as available, physical ability to push or pull heavy loads that may exceed 100 pounds.
Physical dexterity to move frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Ability to operate a personal computer continuously for extended periods, including four or more hours.
Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make judgments and decisions.
Must have legal authorization to work in Lenexa, Kansas, without requiring employment visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of a standard pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree (AA, BA, or BS) in biological, physical, chemical, or clinical laboratory science.
Knowledge of the clinical laboratory environment, including basic terminology, protocols, and practices.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist with maintenance of laboratory instruments, including plate readers and washers, liquid-handling equipment, front-end laboratory automation equipment, centrifuges, and balances.
Clean laboratory areas and equipment and document the work performed.
Perform periodic maintenance and cleaning on ULT freezers, refrigerators, and cryostorage equipment.
Maintain required cleaning and maintenance records.
Perform and document calibration of environmental monitoring systems and laboratory equipment, including pipettes and temperature probes, as directed.
Respond to and document environmental alerts, including actions taken and escalation as needed.
Perform instrument power cycles and UPS maintenance as required.
Manage pipette inventory and upkeep, including supplying backup and replacement pipettes when requested.
Maintain equipment tracking software records by documenting actions and keeping required activities on schedule.
Perform departmental administrative and investigation activities, including providing documentation requested by internal or external auditors.
Obtain and maintain proficiency in department software programs and tools.
Support development of system and process improvements that enhance compliance.
Follow quality and safety standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and laboratory policies and protocols.
Communicate and work with laboratory associates to complete daily activities efficiently.
Represent the department and organization in accordance with company standards and associate attributes.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.