Laboratory Technician I - Temporary (90 Days)

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 performing duties related to accessioning, specimen management and data entry, cleaning duties and equipment maintenances.
• Responsible for pre-analytical processes within the life cycle of the laboratory specimen: collection, packaging, shipping, receiving, processing, tracking, and archiving
• Interfaces with Eurofins DPT clients to resolve specimen issues
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Perform cleaning duties, equipment daily and PM maintenance
• Assist in reagent preparation and/or aliquoting that do not require quantitative measurement (employing previously calibrated and approved automatic syringes or fix pipettes)
• Maintain quality records as required
• Perform filing and archiving of quality and testing records
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, policies and protocols in the lab as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Work closely and communicate with other lab staff to complete daily activities efficiently, contribute to team effort
• Manage issues and projects; resolve escalated issues as appropriate
• Demonstrate superior understanding of Laboratory operations
• Serve as the primary trainer for new Lab Technicians or re-training of existing Lab Technicians
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
• 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

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Some laboratory experience preferred
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty, maintain confidentiality of patient, client, employee and laboratory business
• Possess understanding of Universal Precautions, working with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies
• Client service experience is a plus
• Analytical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs, with database skills and 1 year data entry experience preferred

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 SDS sheet.

Additional InformationCompensation:

$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

Sunday-Wednesday 10pm-8:30amWhat we offer:

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.