Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I performs assigned laboratory duties and is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate. The role includes identifying departures from the quality system or testing and calibration procedures and taking appropriate action within established company guidelines and laboratory practices. The technician registers incoming samples as needed, enters sample data into Eurofins’ eLIMS system, completes laboratory testing, verifies results, and submits results to the appropriate personnel. The role also involves maintaining accurate work records, meeting sample turnaround goals, reporting process difficulties and proposed solutions, identifying non-conformances and out-of-specifications, and supporting a clean and safe work environment. The technician follows applicable quality management system procedures, including ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC and relevant government regulatory requirements, and communicates and cooperates with colleagues, clients, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma required.

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.
Currently living within a commutable distance of Louisville, Kentucky.

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, 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 accurate records of work performed and quality control or regulatory activities.
Enter sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system accurately and promptly.
Complete laboratory testing on incoming samples accurately and efficiently, 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 to the supervisor with proposed solutions.
Respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with colleagues across departments.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices in dealings with the public and customers.
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.