Laboratory Technician l

Job Description Position not available for immediate hire. Shift: Saturday-Sunday, 11am-6:30pm The Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate (Group Lead) for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory. Overall Objectives and Responsibilities Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods. Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by NCIMS 2400 forms or other regulatory bodies, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties. 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, 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 systems in a timely and accurate manner. Learn to operate dairy testing instruments efficiently and ensure results are properly validated. Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to management. 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. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor degree in Biology/microbiology/ molecular biology. Basic scientific background or interest. Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship. Additional Information What we offer: 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 Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr