Laboratory Technician - Contract Position

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•Richmond, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services. This role involves carrying out sample preparation by operating a cigarette smoking and/or aerosolization machine, collecting particulate matter, and preparing samples for chemical analysis. The technician will also perform routine instrument maintenance, cleaning, and laboratory tests such as pH, water activity, weight, moisture, and physicals-testing methods. Additional duties include sample preparation like weighing, digesting, shaking, and dissolving samples, as well as daily laboratory tasks such as analysis, data calculation, recording, reporting, and general housekeeping in alignment with 5S standards. The role requires reviewing data to ensure quality, meeting quality and productivity metrics, and maintaining ISO 17025 quality standards. The technician will learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks, follow WIs and SOPs, demonstrate strong client service skills, plan and maximize productivity, and exhibit teamwork and collaboration.

Requirements

Experience using balances, shakers, and basic laboratory instrumentation.
Understanding of production laboratory operations.
Strong work ethic, detailed-oriented, with strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills along with demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
Strong computer, client service, scientific, and organizational skills.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Relevant laboratory experience preferred.
Experience using physicals testing equipment and smoke/aerosol machines is preferred.
Degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline preferred.
Experience working within an established quality system (i.e. ISO 17025) preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out sample preparation by operating a cigarette smoking and/or aerosolization machine.
Collect particulate matter on pads or impingers, and prepare samples for downstream chemical analysis.
Perform routine instrument maintenance and cleaning.
Carry out laboratory tests such as pH, water activity, weight, moisture, and physicals-testing methods.
Perform routine instrument, balance, and machine maintenance.
Carry out additional sample preparation duties such as weighing, digesting, shaking, and dissolving samples in preparation for downstream analytical testing, as assigned.
Perform daily laboratory duties to include sample preparation, performing analysis, calculating data, recording/reporting data, performing general housekeeping in alignment with 5S standards, and performing other duties as assigned.
Review data, data notebooks, and logbooks to ensure highest quality.
Meet all quality and productivity metrics.
Apply the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility; maintain ISO 17025 quality standards and accreditation for the laboratory.
Learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow WIs and SOPs as written, and perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate strong client service skills.
Proactively plan and maximize productivity.
Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration.
Implement operational improvements.
Support and promote company policies and procedures.