Laboratory Technician I — Food Safety & Analysis

Eurofins; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent full time benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing in the Dallas Fort Worth area is seeking an entry to mid-level Lab Technician to perform sample prep, plating, and routine testing. You'll follow ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines, enter data in the eLIMS system, and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate holds an AS or BS in Microbiology or related field, has strong communication and organizational skills, can work overtime and weekends, and is authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.
• Team spirit and positive attitude are essential to being successful in this role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.
• Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.
• Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission, in a timely manner.
• Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor.
• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees.
• Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
• Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
• Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

AS/BS degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Eurofins USA Food Testing in the Dallas Fort Worth area is seeking an entry to mid-level Lab Technician to perform sample prep, plating, and routine testing. You'll follow ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines, enter data in the eLIMS system, and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate holds an AS or BS in Microbiology or related field, has strong communication and organizational skills, can work overtime and weekends, and is authorized to work in the U.S.