Laboratory Technician

Eurofins Scientific SE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician for its Microbiology and Clinical Services department. The role involves conducting various testing and lab activities, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices and Good Clinical Practices. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and experience with microbiological techniques. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Personal Days

Dental and Vision Options

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic technique preferred.
• Ability to operate standard and advanced laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, fast-paced, and positive laboratory environment.
• Follow all applicable Good Laboratory Practice Regulations.
• Perform microbiological techniques and general lab maintenance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Microbiological Techniques

Clinical Research

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s-level degree in a science field

Tools

Basic Microbiology Equipment

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 Technician role is an entry-level position in the Microbiology and Clinical Services department at Eurofins CRL, Inc. The Eurofins CRL, Inc. (ECRL) Texas location serves pharmaceutical, cosmetic and personal care product industries by performing safety, efficacy and consumer perception studies in vivo and in vitro, in compliance with applicable Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).

The Technician reports directly to the Microbiology Manager and is involved in a multitude of different testing and lab activities in clinical and in-vitro settings. Testing and techniques include sterile media and reagent preparation, preservative efficacy testing, standard microbiological enumeration tests, antimicrobial efficacy tests, Human Repeat Insult Patch Testing, clinical Safety-In-Use testing, and more.

The ECRL Texas location operates from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, with limited coverage over weekends as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s-level degree in a science field is not required.Ability to operate standard and advanced laboratory instrumentation as evidenced through prior work experience. Experience in aseptic technique preferred.

Other qualifications:

• Experience with basic microbiology equipment and techniques
• Experience related to clinical research (HIPAA, screening, obtaining informed consent, etc.)
• Experience relating to FDA/USP/EP oversight of cosmetics and topical/oral antiseptics
• Strong attention to detail relating to GLP/GCP compliant documentation practices and Quality Assurance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to perform microbiological techniques (pipetting, plating, etc.), and general lab maintenance at a moderate volume.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, fast-paced, and positive laboratory environment.
• Follow all applicable Good Laboratory Practice Regulations.
  • Follow all protocol and SOPs, reporting any deviations promptly to Study Director.
  • Note and inform Study Director of any unforeseen circumstances that may affect the quality and integrity of the study.
• Follow all applicable Good Clinical Practice Regulations.
  • Obtain informed consent from human test subjects in a GCP setting.
  • Obtain background health information from prospective study subjects to evaluate their eligibility to participate in Eurofins CRL, Inc. clinical trials.
  • Obtain HIPAA Authorization from prospective study subjects.
  • Coordinate with Principal Investigator to ensure adequate subject recruitment has been met for each study.
  • Interact directly with clients on an as-needed basis.
  • Perform delegated duties assigned by Principal Investigator.
  • Responsible for the technical conduct of assigned tasks.
  • Follow all protocol and SOPs, reporting any deviations promptly to Principal Investigator.
• Responsible for the technical conduct of assigned tasks in the Microbiology lab. This includes hands on testing both in-vitro and in-vivo. Tasks included in this testing include preparation of media, performing dilution plating of bacterial samples, performing testing methodologies both in the lab and with clinical subjects.
  • Preparation of media includes the ability to use a balance, prepare growth media, steam sterilization, and either pouring molten media into petri dishes or preparing aliquots of liquid media in tubes.
  • Performing serial dilutions and plating onto agar plates.
  • Performing testing methodologies both in the lab and with clinical subjects involves extensive time in a sitting or standing position and walking subjects through a testing methodology or performing in-vitro testing on a bench top per standardized testing methodologies.
• Responsible for the technical conduct of assigned tasks in the Clinical Services department. Tasks included in this testing include preparation of study materials, study conduct, and executing clinical studies with human subjects.
  • Preparation of study materials requires strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Performing study conduct after adequate training, including patching for sensitization tests, and performing basic dermal evaluations of study subjects.
  • Performing testing methodologies with clinical subjects involves informed consent of volunteers, eligibility screening, and leading subjects through testing methodologies and study requirements.
• Make certain that all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses of the test system are accurately recorded and verified.
  • Data entry involves the ability to work with large excel documents, entering data and performing downstream calculations utilizing excel formulas.
• Maintain and regularly update resume and training records.
• Assist with basic laboratory needs, such as cleaning, organization, inventory management or equipment validation.

Additional Information

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

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