Laboratory Technician ll

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates and promotes the company vision Regular attendance and punctuality Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory. Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes. Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner. Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded. Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner. Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers. Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees. Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers. Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Education/Experience HS Diploma and 1-2 years’ laboratory experience required. Additional preferences BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field Proficient in plate reading Proficient in food pathogen detection platforms (BAX, MDS, VIDAS or similar systems) Some knowledge of food pathogen confirmation procedures Additional Information Shift: Monday- Friday 12:30pm – 6:30pm Pay Range: $21/hr. – $27/hr. Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays Eurofns USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr