Operations Support Technician, Sample Milling

Eurofins • Columbia, MO

1d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) is seeking a temporary, full time Technician to work with our Sample Milling team in Columbia, MO. This role involves using appropriate software applications to track test materials, receiving, logging, storing, moving, and disposing of materials. The technician will ensure adherence to SOPs, GLP, CGMP, and relevant regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate documentation, performing routine calibration of balances, assisting with truck unloading and material storage, and potentially performing routine homogenization, radioactive residue analyses, culturing tasks, or assisting with dilution equipment depending on the area of assignment. The role also involves handling regulated materials, potential biohazards, and toxic chemicals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Computer and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• College lab classes or familiarity with lab environment preferred.
• Depending on area of assignment, previous farm/gardening background/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate software applications to track receipt, storage, use, expiration, disposal, return, and/or archiving of test materials.
• Receives, creates IDs, logs-in, and stores materials upon receipt.
• Moves or transfers materials from one department to another. Checks materials in and out as requested by study personnel. Maintains proper paperwork.
• Returns, disposes, or archives materials at study finalization.
• Ensures all current SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices, Current Good Manufacturing Processes (CGMP), and/or relevant regulations (USDA, DOT, EPA, MDNR, OSHA, FDA, etc.) for quarantined matrices; genetically altered crops, and all materials/samples are followed.
• Maintains accurate and legible required documentation.
• Performs routine tasks for calibration of balances.
• Assists in unloading trucks and storing materials appropriately.
• Depending on area of assignment, performs routine homogenization on radioactive and non-radioactive matrices using various equipment including but not limited to the hammermill, Robot Coupes, miter saw, Straub Grinding Mill, etc.
• Depending on area of assignment, may perform total radioactive residue analyses.
• Depending on area of assignment, may perform regular culturing tasks such as feeding organisms, recording keeping, and cleaning.
• Depending on area of assignment, may maintain, monitor, and otherwise assist with dilution equipment and preparation.
• Depending on area of assignment, handles regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled, and radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.

Benefits

• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
• Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
• Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED