Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins•Omaha, NE

10d

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate for completing assigned duties and responsibilities. The role includes authority to take necessary action to carry out those duties and identify departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures, provided actions follow company guidelines, sound technical and business judgment, and laboratory practices. The technician performs laboratory testing, handles sample data and records, verifies results, and supports quality, safety, and client-service objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Ability to follow laboratory management-system requirements and applicable quality, safety, and regulatory procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree recommended but not required.
Associate or bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote the company vision, and maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Read, understand, and follow relevant management-system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and methods, to support compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC and applicable government regulations.
Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Register incoming samples as needed and maintain neat, accurate records of work performed and quality-control or regulatory tests.
Enter sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
Complete laboratory testing on incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and on time, meeting or exceeding sample turnaround goals.
Verify results and submit them to appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner.
Identify process difficulties and report them to the supervisor with proposed solutions.
Respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with intra- and interdepartmental employees.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Continually seek to improve the quality of work provided to clients through existing and new technologies.
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
Conduct activities safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.