Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins USA Food Testing•New Berlin, WI

20d

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I performs assigned laboratory duties under the authority and accountability of the Laboratory Supervisor or an appointed designate. The role carries authority to take necessary action within company guidelines and laboratory practices, and to identify departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures. The technician completes laboratory testing on incoming samples, enters sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system, verifies results, and maintains accurate work records. The role supports compliance with applicable quality-system requirements, ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements, and relevant government regulations. It also requires adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The position works Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required. The technician reports to the Laboratory Supervisor or an appointed designate.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience or capability in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in microbiology, food sciences, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and promote the company vision; maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Read, understand, and follow applicable management-system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods.
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 tests for quality 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 appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner.
Identify process difficulties and report them, along with proposed solutions, to the supervisor.
Respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers; 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 in dealings 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.