Technician I

Company Description

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 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.

Job Description

• Responsible for pre-analytical processes within the life cycle of the laboratory specimen:
collection, packaging, shipping, receiving, processing, tracking, and archiving
• Responsible for receiving and storing reagents both in the facility and in LabVantage
• Responsible for inventory management
• Responsible for post-analytical processes, including sample disposition and archive sendouts
• Contributes to laboratory maintenance, as assigned
• Interfaces with Eurofins DPT clients to resolve specimen inquiries and requests
• Recommends changes in services, processes, and policies that enhance pre-analytical efficiencies
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Assists department as needed with routine operations
• Supports Eurofins DPT's business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• In order to meet Eurofins DPT's quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet
basic expectations of Eurofins DPT's quality management system including, but not limited to
good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good
documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• High School diploma or equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• 0 - 2 years of experience
• New to the clinical laboratory testing environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong Communication Skills and analytical skills

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins
DPT's Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and
equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate MSDS sheet.

Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are meant to be
accurate reflections of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions. Employee
may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Thursday-Sunday 8:00pm-6:30am

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 Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.