Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins USA Food Testing•Battle Creek, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I performs assigned laboratory duties under the authority and accountability of the Laboratory Supervisor or their designee. The technician may take actions necessary to perform the work and identify departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures, provided those actions follow company guidelines and laboratory practices. The role supports sample registration and tracking, laboratory testing, result verification, quality and regulatory documentation, and a clean and safe work environment. The position is not for immediate hire. 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, 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 requirements 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 daily work and quality-control or regulatory activities.
Enter sample data accurately and promptly into the Eurofins eLIMS system.
Perform laboratory testing on incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and on time, meeting or exceeding 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.
Respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers, and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Communicate orally and in writing with intra- and interdepartmental colleagues.
Represent the company 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-specification results.
Conduct activities safely and efficiently, and perform other duties as assigned.