Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A global life sciences firm is seeking a laboratory technician in Houston, Texas, to prepare samples and conduct quality assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and mathematical skills, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work in teams. This role provides excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) with company match. Candidates must be authorized to work in the USA indefinitely and communicate proficiently in English.

Qualifications

• Proven analytical and mathematical skills.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English, orally and to work in teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples from processing.
• Observe, track, and record sample characteristics.
• Compare sample to standard model to assess basic quality.
• Test samples and confirm conformity to industry standards.
• Maintain all sample reports and ensure accuracy.
• Monitor and oversee equipment that works automatically
• Count, measure, weigh and label samples as needed
• Record sample data and enter into log books and LIMS
• Create and present detailed reports on sample findings
• Report any irregular findings to superiors
• Maintain all sample reports and ensure they are accurate and up to date
• Work according to state and nationally enforced standards

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Teamwork

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Prepare samples from processing
• Observe, track, and record sample characteristics (including color, texture, shape, size, smell, density, weight, temperature, etc.)
• Compare sample to standard model to quickly assess basic quality of sample
• Test samples and confirm that they conform to industry standards
• Ensure sampling instrumentation and tools are clean and in a workable condition, making any necessary repairs
• Monitor and oversee equipment that works automatically
• Count, measure, weigh and label samples as needed
• Record sample data and enter into log books and LIMS
• Create and present detailed reports on sample findings
• Report any irregular findings to superiors
• Maintain all sample reports and ensure they are accurate and up to date
• Work according to state and nationally enforced standards

Qualifications

• Proven analytical and mathematical skills
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English, orally and to work in teams.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer.

Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.