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 DescriptionThe Laboratory Technician Shall:Responsible for pre-analytical processes within the life cycle of the
laboratory specimen collection, packaging, shipping, receiving,
processing, tracking, test adds/cancellations, create and resolve
specimen service requests, specimen archiving, and archive returns to
customers
Technician will not perform any work related to patient testing (i.e.
specimen dilutions, assay set-up, placing patient specimens on
instrumentations, etc.); this work is to be performed solely by licensed
CLS employees.
Perform cleaning duties, equipment maintenance (daily/PM, as needed)
Perform filing, scanning and archiving of quality and testing records
Work closely and communicate with other lab staff to complete daily activities
efficiently, contribute to team effort
Interfaces with Eurofins DPT clients to resolve specimen issues
Recommends changes in services, processes, and policies that enhance
pre-analytical efficiencies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Other duties as assigned
Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting
agencies
Supports Eurofins DPT's business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
Meets 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, accurate
recordkeeping so the company may meet its stated quality policy and
objectivesThe essential physical and mental requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functionsQualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSHigh School diploma or GED equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS1+ years of experience preferred
Specimen management experience (preferred, but not mandatory)
Effective time management, organizational skills, and the ability to
multi-task and prioritize with minimal assistance
Ability to partner effectively with management and laboratory teams
Strong written and oral communication skills, inter-personal, and
negotiation skills
Intermediate Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other systems
Ability to work in a controlled environment and within Quality Systems under
reg latory requirements
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSThis 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.Additional InformationCompensation:$19.00-$20.00 hourlyEurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employer.