Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins USA Food Testing • Columbia, MO

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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 perform its duties and identify departures from testing or calibration procedures, provided actions remain within company guidelines and laboratory practices.

The technician follows quality system documents and applicable regulatory and company requirements; performs sample registration and recordkeeping; enters sample data into Eurofins eLIMS; and learns to operate dairy testing instruments and validate results. The position also involves maintaining a safe, clean work environment, reporting process difficulties and proposed solutions, responding to clients and coworkers, communicating across departments, 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 in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

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.
• 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 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, along with proposed solutions, to management.
• Remain ready 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 image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level