Laboratory Technician, Temporary
About The Position
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, aiming to make life and the environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Their laboratories work with major companies globally to ensure product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling. Eurofins is committed to delivering testing services that contribute to societal and planetary health and safety, and to its corporate responsibility for environmental protection, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Lab Technician prepares and analyzes environmental samples using standard analytical techniques according to scientific and EPA methodology, in compliance with Eurofins Quality Assurance programs and SOPs. This position is offered as a temporary role to assist during the busy season.
Requirements
- HS Diploma Required
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field preferred
- 1-2 years laboratory experience is preferred but willing to train the right candidate
- Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
- Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
- Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints
- Can work independently following written or verbal instructions
- Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing
- Able to follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines: Organic preparation, Metals preparation and analysis, High Resolution preparation and analysis, Low Resolution preparation and analysis
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Performs routine lab tasks that provide experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs
- Preparation of samples using standard techniques
- Performing chemical analysis using standard techniques
- Calculating data
- Recording and reporting data and any unusual test occurrences to the supervisor
- Performing routine instrument maintenance
- Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins EHS and QA standards
- Responsible for general housekeeping in his/her work area
- Ability to become trained and competent on complex instrumentation including but not limited to gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, ICP, and instrument specific data systems
- Works under close supervision using routine and standard methods
- Aliquots and weighs samples
- Washes glassware
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Benefits
- comprehensive medical coverage
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- dental and vision options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
