Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or an appointed designate for completing assigned duties and responsibilities. The role may take action needed to perform its 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 performs laboratory testing and sample-related work accurately and efficiently, maintains records and enters data into Eurofins eLIMS, verifies results, and supports compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The position also involves communicating with coworkers and responding to the needs of clients and staff. The scheduled shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Candidates within commuting distance of Battle Creek, Michigan, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience or skills 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.
Follow applicable management system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods, supporting compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulations.
Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations for assigned analytical work, and help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Register incoming samples as needed and maintain neat, accurate records of daily work and quality-control or regulatory testing.
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 promptly to the appropriate personnel for transmission.
Identify process difficulties and report them to the supervisor with proposed solutions.
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.
Continually seek to improve the quality of work provided to clients through existing and new technologies.
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
Conduct activities safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.