Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins•Battle Creek, MI

7d•Onsite

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 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, records work accurately, enters sample information into the Eurofins eLIMS system, conducts testing, verifies results, and submits results to the appropriate personnel. The position supports timely sample turnaround, quality control and regulatory records, safe laboratory operations, and ongoing improvement of work quality. The position is not for immediate hire.

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.
Ability to follow applicable quality-system, safety, and environmental requirements and maintain accurate records.

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 relevant management-system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods, supporting compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements 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 daily work and quality-control or regulatory testing.
Enter sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system accurately and in a timely manner.
Complete laboratory testing accurately, efficiently, and on time to meet or exceed sample turnaround 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.
Respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate orally and in writing with co-workers across departments.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Seek to improve the quality of client work through existing and new technologies.
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
Conduct activities safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.