Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Columbia, MO

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I receives authority from and is accountable to the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate (Group Lead) for completing assigned duties and responsibilities. The role may take necessary action to carry out its duties and identify departures from testing or calibration procedures, provided actions remain consistent with company guidelines, sound technical and business judgment, and laboratory practices. The technician follows quality-system documentation and applicable quality measures, health, safety, and environmental regulations. Responsibilities 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 reports process difficulties and proposed solutions, responds to client and coworker needs, maintains cooperative working relationships, and promotes ethical business practices.

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

Currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, Missouri.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow quality-system documents relevant to assigned responsibilities, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, and methods.
Follow quality measures and applicable NCIMS 2400 forms, other regulatory standards, and company requirements.
Follow 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.
Enter sample data into Eurofins eLIMS accurately and promptly.
Learn to operate dairy testing instruments efficiently and ensure results are properly validated.
Identify process difficulties and report them to management along 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 across departments.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.