Eurofins Scientific - Knoxville, TN
posted 18 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Knoxville, TN
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America's Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Responsibilities
- Retrieves samples from Sample Control for analysis.
- Performs sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods: Aliquot samples, Spike and trace samples, Prepare reagents, Bottle samples, Prepare concentrations, Separation, Sonication, Liquid rack set up.
- Resolves discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
- Prepares general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
- Washes laboratory glassware to prepare for next day's samples.
- Stocks laboratory supplies.
- Cleans work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assists other laboratory areas as needed.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience.
- General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Production work.
- Good organizational skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Quick learner.
- Work independently.
- Work within time constraints.
Benefits
- Full-time position.
- Training schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
- Willingness to move to either a Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday day shift schedule or 2nd shift schedule, once trained.
