Laboratory Technician l (On-Call)

Eurofins•Columbia, MO

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I performs assigned laboratory duties under the authority of and reports to the Laboratory Manager or an appointed designate (Group Lead). The role is authorized to take actions needed to carry out its responsibilities and identify departures from testing or calibration procedures, provided those actions remain within company guidelines and laboratory practices. The technician follows relevant quality-system documents and regulatory and company requirements, performs analytical work safely, registers incoming samples, maintains accurate work records, enters sample data into Eurofins eLIMS, and learns to operate dairy-testing instruments and validate results. The position also involves reporting process difficulties and potential solutions, responding to clients and colleagues, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and conducting business ethically. Other related duties may be assigned.

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 applicable quality measures and meet or exceed NCIMS 2400 forms, other regulatory-body standards, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations for assigned analytical work and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Register incoming samples and maintain neat, accurate records of work performed for daily, quality-control, and regulatory needs.
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, along with proposed solutions, to management.
Remain ready to respond to the questions 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 image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.