Laboratory Technician l (Full-Time)

Eurofins•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or an appointed designate for successfully completing assigned duties and responsibilities. The role has authority to take necessary action within company guidelines and sound technical and business judgment, including identifying departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures. The technician performs laboratory testing on incoming samples, records and enters sample information, verifies results, and helps ensure turnaround-time goals are met. The role follows applicable quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, maintains accurate records and a clean, safe work environment, and communicates with clients and colleagues. The position also identifies process difficulties, non-conformances, and out-of-specifications, and supports continual improvement in work quality.

Requirements

High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote the company vision.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Follow relevant management system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods, to support compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC and applicable 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 performed, including records needed for quality control 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 sample turnaround-time 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 to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with employees within and across departments.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices in dealings with the public and customers.
Strive to improve the quality of client work through existing and new technologies.
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
Conduct all activities safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.