Laboratory Technician l (Part Time)
About The Position
The Laboratory Technician I is accountable to the Laboratory Manager or appointed Group Lead for completing assigned duties and responsibilities. The role includes identifying departures from testing or calibration procedures and taking appropriate action within established company guidelines and laboratory practices. The technician follows quality-system documents and regulatory requirements, supports safe and clean laboratory operations, registers incoming samples, maintains accurate records, enters sample data into Eurofins eLIMS, and learns to operate dairy-testing instruments and validate results. The position also involves identifying process difficulties, communicating proposed solutions, responding to client and staff needs, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and promoting 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
- Candidates currently living within commuting distance of Columbia, Missouri, are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Understand and follow relevant quality-system documents, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, and methods.
- Follow applicable quality measures, regulatory standards, and company requirements for assigned duties.
- Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Register incoming samples and maintain neat, accurate records of work performed and quality-control or regulatory tests.
- 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 to 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.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
