Laboratory Technician I - Growth & Benefits

Eurofins; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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

The Laboratory Technician I position at Eurofins USA Food Testing in Omaha, NE supports routine sample testing under supervision, maintains meticulous records, and ensures timely processing of analyses. It requires following Quality Manual, SOPs and regulatory guidelines while promoting safety and quality across all activities.

Responsibilities include sample accession, data entry in the eLIMS system, performing tests, verifying results, and communicating issues to supervisors.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• BA degree recommended but not required.
• AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field. Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.

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 requirements.
• 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.

Education

HS Diploma

BA degree recommended

AS/BS in Microbiology or related field

Job description

The Laboratory Technician I position at Eurofins USA Food Testing in Omaha, NE supports routine sample testing under supervision, maintains meticulous records, and ensures timely processing of analyses. It requires following Quality Manual, SOPs and regulatory guidelines while promoting safety and quality across all activities.

Responsibilities include sample accession, data entry in the eLIMS system, performing tests, verifying results, and communicating issues to supervisors.