Media Prep Technician (2nd Shift)

Eurofins•Horsham, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides a wide range of analytical testing services to clients across various industries to promote safer, healthier, and more sustainable living and environments. Our laboratories collaborate with major global companies to ensure product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. We also hold a significant market position in specific testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and clinical study support, with a growing presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. Additionally, we are expanding in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostics testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. Over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory to a network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, employing 58,000 staff. Our companies offer over 200,000 analytical methods to assess the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability, and purity of biological substances and products.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma with courses in Chemistry, Biology and Algebra.
Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Must possess the ability to reason and adapt to changing media needs of the Microbiology laboratory.
Must be able to listen and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Must possess exemplary organizational skills.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Prepare liquid media and agar for use in Microbiological testing.
Operate autoclaves for sterilization of media and waste.
Perform routine autoclave maintenance.
Operate pH meter and lab balance.
Use automatic washers and perform manual washing to clean glassware.
Document media preparation, autoclave usage, equipment usage and calibration clearly and accurately in laboratory logbooks.
Report all equipment, technical, or workload problems immediately to management.
Work during assigned hours and overtime or weekends when requested.
Monitor and maintain proper housekeeping in applicable work areas.
Adhere to company health and safety policies; including eye protection, lab coats, and hand protection.
Demonstrate good laboratory practices (GxP).
Follow all company analytical and administrative Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).