Laboratory Assistant

Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a full-time Lab Assistant to maintain cleanliness and supply levels in the lab, with a Sunday–Thursday 12pm–8:30pm shift.

Responsibilities include handling glassware, waste disposal, sample preparation, inventory, and safe lab operations. Requires HS diploma, ability to stand the shift, and US work authorization. Overtime may be required. Join a safety-conscious team with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Able to stand for approx 8 hour shift.
• Able to work both independently and in a team.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Able to handle fast paced, high through-put environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Clean, dry, and store glassware for laboratory use.
• Dispose of waste solutions.
• Retrieve washroom acids and solvents.
• Clean and maintain glassware areas.
• Learn simple laboratory operations such as media production.
• Learn and use inventory and ordering system for lab supplies.
• Assist with receiving and placing lab supplies in proper place.
• Perform sample preparation.
• Assist with sample registration as needed.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

Punctuality

Stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Full-time

Shift: Sunday- Thursday, 12pm- 8:30pm

Responsible for helping maintain cleanliness and supply levels in lab

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Clean, dry, and store glassware for laboratory use
• Dispose of waste solutions
• Retrieve washroom acids and solvents
• Clean and maintain glassware areas
• Learn simple laboratory operations such as media production
• Learn and use inventory and ordering system for lab supplies
• Assist with receiving and placing lab supplies in proper place
• Perform sample preparation
• Assist with sample registration as needed
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient mannerPerforms other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, weekends and occasional holidays
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Able to work both independently and in a team.
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Able to handle fast paced, high through-put environment and potential stress
• Able to handle food testing and everything that entails (smells, rotting food, etc)
• Able to stand for approx 8 hour shift
• Able to perform repetitive tasks consistently and accurately

Additional Information

Shift: Sunday- Thursday, 12pm- 8:30pm

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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