Laboratory Technician

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. This role involves analytical analysis and testing, including independently writing, conducting, reviewing, and reporting scientific inquiries. The technician will troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation, and assist with test method development and validation efforts. Ensuring adherence to the highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations is crucial. Specific tasks include performing pH and OV testing, fostering morale and teamwork, attending client meetings, keeping the group leader informed of critical issues, and communicating with other labs, clients, and management when the group leader is absent. The technician will also serve as the primary point of contact in the lab when the group leader is out, complete QC charting, monitor backlog, and support the group leader in organizing testing, scheduling, and planning to ensure timely completion of tests. Availability to support special and high-volume projects is also expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
Ability to work flexible hours, as needed, with occasional off-shift/weekend work
Strong leadership, initiative, and team building skills
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company and client policies
Ability to delegate workflow, as required
Ability to work overtime/weekends
Ability to work in a hot, dusty environment, lift over 50 lbs, and be standing for more than 50% of the shift
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

Independently write, conduct, review, and report scientific inquiries
Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation
Assist with test method development and validation efforts
Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
Performing pH and OV testing
Foster morale and teamwork
Attend meetings with client along with group leader or when group leader is absent
Keep group leader informed on critical issues in the lab
Communicate with other labs, client, and management when group leader is out of office
Be the “go to person” in the lab when Group leader is out of office
Complete QC charting
Monitor Backlog
Support group leader in organizing testing, scheduling and planning and ensuring testing is completed within TAT
Be available to group to support group leader with special and high volume projects