Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins•Columbia, MO

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to, the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate (Group Lead) for successfully completing assigned duties and responsibilities. The role has authority to take action necessary to perform those duties and identify departures from test or calibration procedures, provided actions follow company guidelines, sound technical and business judgment, and laboratory practices. The technician follows applicable quality-system documents and regulatory and company requirements, maintains a safe and clean work environment, registers incoming samples, keeps accurate records, and enters sample data into Eurofins eLIMS. The role also involves learning to operate dairy testing instruments, validating results, reporting process difficulties and proposed solutions, responding to client and colleague needs, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and representing the company through sound and 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 a commutable distance to Columbia, Missouri, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow relevant Quality System documents, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, and methods.
Follow quality measures and applicable NCIMS 2400 forms, 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 work performed and quality-control tests as needed for regulatory purposes.
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 needs and questions of clients, staff, and co-workers.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with intra- and interdepartmental colleagues.
Promote the company’s image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.