Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins•New Berlin, WI

20d

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician I performs assigned laboratory duties under the authority of and accountability to 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 consistent with company guidelines, sound technical and business judgment, and laboratory practices. The technician follows 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. The position involves receiving and registering samples as needed, entering sample information into Eurofins eLIMS, preparing and testing samples, verifying results, and maintaining accurate records. The technician also supports a safe and clean work environment, communicates with clients and colleagues, and identifies process difficulties and non-conformances.

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.
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.
Perform laboratory testing on incoming samples accurately, efficiently, and on time, meeting or exceeding sample turnaround 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 in the same and other departments.
Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices with the public and customers.
Continually work to improve the quality of client services using existing and new technologies.
Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
Conduct all activities safely and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.