Lab Technician I: Sample Prep & QA

Eurofins PSS Ireland Ltd; DeSoto, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a dedicated lab technician in Texas to manage outsourced samples, prepare materials for subcontracted work, and process online orders with precision. You will coordinate courier logistics and ensure timely COA releases across Eurofins laboratories, while aligning with Quality System documents and regulatory requirements.

You will maintain accurate records, support inventory, and follow health and safety protocols in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment,

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.
• Team spirit and positive attitude are essential to being successful in this role.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for managing outsourced samples with partner Eurofins laboratories to ensure timely COA release for clients
• Preparing samples to be sent to sister labs or other contract labs for subcontracted work
• Responsible for processing online electronic orders from clients and sister labs
• Works with external and/or internal courier services to ensure timely arrival and delivery of samples
• Assists in coordinating logistics of courier routes when needed
• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPPs, and Methods
• 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 labware management system in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain supply inventory
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by government regulatory, 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. Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate professionally, timely, and clearly 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned including appropriate aseptic preparation and processing of samples and associated process controls
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Plate reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Record keeping

Communication

Education

AS/BS in Microbiology or related

Tools

Plate readers

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a dedicated lab technician in Texas to manage outsourced samples, prepare materials for subcontracted work, and process online orders with precision. You will coordinate courier logistics and ensure timely COA releases across Eurofins laboratories, while aligning with Quality System documents and regulatory requirements.

You will maintain accurate records, support inventory, and follow health and safety protocols in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment,