Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory AssistantEurofins 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.Job DescriptionShift: Sunday- Thursday, 12pm- 8:30pmResponsible for helping maintain cleanliness and supply levels in labEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Demonstrates and promotes the company visionRegular attendance and punctualityClean, dry, and store glassware for laboratory useDispose of waste solutionsRetrieve washroom acids and solventsClean and maintain glassware areasLearn simple laboratory operations such as media productionLearn and use inventory and ordering system for lab suppliesAssist with receiving and placing lab supplies in proper placePerform sample preparationAssist with sample registration as neededConducts all activities in a safe and efficient mannerPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsHS diploma or equivalentWillingness and ability to work overtime, weekends and occasional holidaysAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipAble to work both independently and in a teamRegular attendance and punctualityAble to handle fast paced, high through-put environment and potential stressAble to handle food testing and everything that entails (smells, rotting food, etc)Able to stand for approx 8 hour shiftAble to perform repetitive tasks consistently and accuratelyAdditional InformationShift: Sunday- Thursday, 12pm- 8:30pmWhat we offer:Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.