Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I performs assigned laboratory duties under the authority and accountability of the Laboratory Supervisor or designate. The role carries authority to take necessary action to complete duties and identify departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures, provided actions follow company guidelines, sound technical and business judgment, and laboratory practices. The technician registers incoming samples as needed, maintains accurate records, enters sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system, conducts laboratory testing, verifies results, and submits them for transmission. The role also supports quality control and regulatory records, identifies process difficulties and non-conformances, and reports issues and proposed solutions to the supervisor. The technician follows applicable management-system, quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment. The position requires regular attendance, effective communication and cooperative working relationships, client and coworker responsiveness, ethical conduct, and a continuing effort to improve the quality of work through existing and new technologies. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Ability to follow relevant quality management, laboratory, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree recommended but not required.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field preferred.
Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote the company vision.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Read, understand, and follow relevant management system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods, supporting compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC and applicable government regulations.
Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations for assigned analytical work and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Register incoming samples as needed and maintain neat, accurate records of work and quality control tests for operational or regulatory purposes.
Enter sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
Complete laboratory testing on incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and on time, meeting or exceeding turnaround goals.
Verify results and submit them to the appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner.
Identify process difficulties and report them, along with proposed solutions, to the supervisor.
Remain ready and willing to respond to client, staff, and coworker queries and needs.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with intra- and interdepartmental coworkers.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Strive to improve the quality of work provided to clients through existing and new technologies.
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
Conduct all activities safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.