Laboratory Technician l (On-Call)

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Columbia, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I carries out assigned laboratory duties under the authority of, and is accountable to, the Laboratory Manager or an appointed Group Lead. The role includes identifying departures from testing or calibration procedures and taking appropriate action within established company guidelines and sound technical and business judgment. The technician follows quality-system documents and applicable regulatory, health, safety, and environmental requirements. Duties include registering incoming samples, maintaining accurate work records, entering sample data into Eurofins eLIMS, learning to operate dairy testing instruments, and ensuring results are properly validated. The role also involves reporting process difficulties and proposed solutions, responding to clients and colleagues, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and performing other related duties as assigned. This is an on-call position with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Candidates living within commuting distance of Columbia, Missouri, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, food science, or a related field.
Basic scientific background or interest.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Columbia, Missouri, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow quality-system documents relevant to assigned responsibilities, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, and methods.
Follow appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed applicable NCIMS 2400 forms or other regulatory standards and company requirements.
Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Register incoming samples and maintain neat, accurate records of daily work and quality-control or regulatory activities as needed.
Enter sample data into Eurofins eLIMS systems accurately and promptly.
Learn to operate dairy testing instruments efficiently and ensure results are properly validated.
Identify process difficulties and report them to management with proposed solutions.
Remain ready and willing to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and coworkers.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with coworkers, including employees in other departments.
Promote the company’s image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.