Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits: medical, dental, &

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Battle Creek, MI, is seeking a laboratory technician to perform plating, plate reading, and sample preparation. The role requires HS diploma and willingness to work Tue–Sat shifts, including overtime and weekends.

You will register samples, enter data into the eLIMS system, and complete tests with accuracy and efficiency, while ensuring safety and compliance with ISO/IEC standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Plating experience.
• Plate reading experience.
• Sample preparation knowledge.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Register incoming samples and maintain accurate records.
• Enter sample data into Eurofins eLIMS in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete laboratory testing on incoming samples and ensure timely turnaround.
• Verify results and submit to appropriate personnel.
• Identify process difficulties and propose solutions to supervisor.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and cooperate with staff.

Skills

Plating

Plate reading

Sample preparation

Overtime availability

Education

AS/BS in Microbiology or related

Tools

eLIMS

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

This position is not for immediate hire.

Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required
• Plating
• Plate reading
• Sample preparation
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional preferences

• AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field

Additional Information

Shift: Tuesday- Saturday, 9:00am- 5:30pm

What we offer

• 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

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