Laboratory Assistant — Flexible Hours & Safe Lab Impact

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full-time benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support routine analytical tasks under the supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor. The role emphasizes adherence to quality systems, safety, and regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient operation in a fast-paced lab environment.

The successful candidate will read and follow quality manuals, SOPs, and local work instructions, contribute to data accuracy, and assist in daily lab activities and sample preparation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma is required.
• AS or BS in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related field would be preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Responsive problem solver and action oriented.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Reads, understands, and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and government regulations.
• Adheres to health, safety, and environmental regulations; maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Identify process difficulties and report these with proposed solutions to supervisor.
• Maintain readiness to respond to queries from clients, staff, and coworkers.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all employees; communicate effectively.
• Promote the company image through sound and ethical business practices.
• Continually strive to improve the quality of work through existing and new technologies.
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Overtime willingness

US work authorization

Education

HS Diploma

AS/BS in Microbiology or related

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support routine analytical tasks under the supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor. The role emphasizes adherence to quality systems, safety, and regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient operation in a fast-paced lab environment.

The successful candidate will read and follow quality manuals, SOPs, and local work instructions, contribute to data accuracy, and assist in daily lab activities and sample preparation.