Senior Lab Technician

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•Winston-Salem, NC

10d•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. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Requirements

Strong computer, scientific, 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
At least one-year related laboratory or quality control experience; familiarity with standard lab concepts, practices, and procedures
High school diploma or equivalent
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Comfortability working in a tobacco manufacturing facility

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Liquid Chromatography

Responsibilities

Performs sample preparation on tobacco products using smoking machine and wet chemistry techniques; provides support to analytical chemists
Performs some less complex routine analyses in support of product assessment and quality control on tobacco products utilizing Liquid Chromatography, and/or multiple wet chemistry techniques
Accurately documents result in notebooks and laboratory LIMS, in compliance with good documentation practices
Performs instrument calibration, and recognizes errors
Adheres to highest quality standards; ensures compliance with quality system requirements
Communicates effectively with client staff members and co-workers