Laboratory Maintenance Technician

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking a Laboratory Technician for instrument qualification and maintenance tasks. The role involves performing rigorous qualifications, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring lab instrumentation is fully operational. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and possess strong scientific and organizational skills. Excellent benefits and the chance to work with a global leader in analytical services await.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and keep accurate records.
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude are essential.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualifications on laboratory instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, GC).
• Troubleshoot routine instrument issues and verify system readiness.
• Assist in testing activities during instrument upgrades.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Scientific skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science

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

Perform qualifications on instruments that are not located in laboratories controlled by Lancaster personnel

• Perform and document qualifications on laboratory instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, GC, KF, UV-Vis, etc.)
• Perform urgent / priority repairs including user accessible consumables (i.e. lamps, pumps, seals, tubing, etc.)
• Development pipette PMs, calibrations and repairs
• Verify system readiness for open access instruments
• Execute scheduled and post-maintenance instrument qualifications
• Troubleshoot routine instrument issues (limited to calibration issues)
• Assist in testing activities during instrument upgrades
• Report on metrics and appropriately document service on instruments
• Escort vendors on-site to perform maintenance activities on instruments on contract

Qualifications

Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Bachelor's degree in physical science (chemistry, physics, etc.), or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

• Position is Monday- Friday 8 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm . Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.
• 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
• LI-EB1
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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