Technologist I

Eurofins • Centennial, CO

2d • $23 - $26 • 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. The Group 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 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• If required by the state, the appropriate state license to perform clinical laboratory testing
• Minimum 1 years of related experience preferred
• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
• Knowledge of recent developments in medical technology
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and make accurate observations and records of test results
• Skill in using medical laboratory equipment
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking
• Performs instrument maintenance
• Competent to perform routine testing for many tests performed within the department

Responsibilities

• Following prescribed procedures and performing tests within any laboratory specialty; calculating results as necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from prescribed procedures
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating QC results and implementing corrective action when needed
• Determining performance specifications for new methods
• Performing instrument maintenance, QC reagents, and kits
• Performing routine testing including assay validations
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
• Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Using laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Reviewing and following Standard Operating Procedures
• Reporting test results according to established procedures
• Supporting Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• Meeting Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, including good workmanship, adherence to SOPs, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping
• Performs freezer, refrigerator, and incubator maintenance
• Performs QC reagents needed for patient testing

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level