Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time)

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join its dynamic team. This role involves assisting in daily sample testing, maintaining meticulous records, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. You will play a crucial part in promoting safety and efficiency within the laboratory environment. If you are detail-oriented, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to a mission that makes life safer and healthier, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a global leader in analytical testing and be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of ISO 17025 guidelines required.
• 0-3 years experience preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily sample testing and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare solutions and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with team members and promote company image.

Skills

ISO 17025 guidelines

Laboratory testing

Record keeping

Quality control

Health and safety regulations

Education

High School diploma

Job 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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

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

The Laboratory Assistant receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to, the Department Leader, Supervisor, or appointed designate, for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.

1. Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, Methods, and Local Policies.

2. Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulations, and company requirements.

3. Follow all company guidelines and procedures relevant to assigned duties.

4. Adhere to all pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations.

5. Assist in the daily assaying of samples. Perform testing from a daily work list.

6. Set up batches of samples to weigh and weigh samples.

7. Identify from samples assayed the need for rechecks.

8. Prepare solutions used in the daily testing of designated samples.

9. Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keep accurate records of work performed on a daily basis or as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.

10. Record test data and results for samples in logbook, record book or BookMaster and enter the data or results into eLIMS either manually or through automatic export in a timely and accurate manner.

11. Maintain a safe and clean laboratory; clean work area and glassware used in analyses, dispose of hazardous wastes according to established procedures; assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

12. Identify method/matrix/analytical difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.

13. Ensure that proprietary methodologies are not disclosed to non-employees except as approved in writing by the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate.

14. Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.

15. Recommend more accurate or efficient laboratory equipment or procedures.

16. Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees.

17. Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.

18. Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of ISO 17025 guidelines.
• High School diploma with 0-3 years experience preferred.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

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.

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