Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I works under the authority and accountability of the Laboratory Supervisor or an appointed designate to complete assigned duties and responsibilities. The role may identify departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures and take necessary action within established company guidelines and laboratory practices. The technician registers incoming samples as needed, records work accurately, enters sample data into Eurofins eLIMS, and completes laboratory testing in a timely and efficient manner. The position verifies results and submits them for transmission, identifies process difficulties and non-conformances, and helps maintain a clean, safe work environment. The technician follows applicable management-system, quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, while communicating and cooperating with colleagues and responding to client and staff needs. This is a full-time, overnight position working Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with additional hours as needed. Candidates within commuting distance of Omaha, Nebraska, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote the company vision, and maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Read, understand, and follow applicable management-system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and methods, to support compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC and relevant government regulations.
Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Register incoming samples as needed and maintain neat, accurate records of work and quality-control testing.
Enter sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
Complete testing of incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and on time, meeting or exceeding sample turnaround goals.
Verify results and submit them to appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner.
Identify process difficulties and report them, along with proposed solutions, to the supervisor.
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 intra- and interdepartmental employees.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Continually seek 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.