QC Lab Technician I - 1st Shift Tuesday-Saturday

Eurofins USA Genomic Services • Louisville, KY

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. 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. The Group has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries, offering a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods. This role involves working and communicating effectively with QC personnel and members of other departments, understanding and following relevant documents, making quality control decisions according to company specifications in a time-sensitive manner, and ensuring the proper daily operation of automated equipment. The technician will also be responsible for keeping equipment and the work environment clean and organized, troubleshooting common laboratory equipment issues, maintaining accurate production records, and adhering to company health, safety, and regulatory policies.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science - Life Sciences or Engineering
• Proven ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Is prepared to work overtime during shifts other than the one assigned or weekends, if requested
• Proven ability to work well in a team with little supervision
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in an ISO-9000 or cGMP environment
• Previous experience in MALDI_TOF, mass spectrometry, ESI mass spectrometry, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, and HPLC is a plus but not necessary
• Previous experience working with general laboratory equipment
• Microsoft Windows and Excel proficiency and experience using lab specific software
• Previous experience working with Hazardous Chemicals

Responsibilities

• Works and communicates effectively with QC personnel and members of other departments (Manufacturing, Customer Support, Development, Maintenance, and Logistics)
• Understands and follows documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Work flows, Work Instructions, Checklists, Batch Records, and Logs
• Makes Quality Control decisions according to the company's specifications in a time-sensitive manner after completion of training and demonstration of proficiency
• Is able to multi-task product analysis while paying close attention to detail
• Ensures proper daily operation of automated equipment
• Keeps equipment and work environment clean, organized, and ready for use
• Has the ability to troubleshoot and correct commonly encountered issues with laboratory equipment
• Maintains accurate production records according to requirements and in compliance with established Quality System standards
• Maintains consistent quality and efficiency in all work processes
• Follows all relevant company health, safety and regulatory policies, including handling of hazardous materials and wearing of proper PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Completes applicable on-site training programs successfully
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• comprehensive medical coverage
• dental
• vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees