Laboratory Technician l

Eurofins US Food, Feed, & Supplement Testing; Lafayette (LA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking an Entry Level Laboratory Technician in Lafayette, LA. The role involves sample preparation, equipment care, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and a focus on science, with a willingness to work flexible hours. Excellent benefits are offered, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Responsible for sample preparation and equipment maintenance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Split and homogenize incoming samples according to SOPs.
• Maintain equipment and perform operational qualifications.
• Log and store samples properly.

Skills

Communication

Science

Biology

Microbiology

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Job description

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Company 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.

Company 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

Employee Responsibilities:

• Responsible for splitting and homogenization of incoming samples in compliance with all applicable standard operating procedures and quality systems.
• Care and maintenance of equipment associated with this activity.
• Performs any duties as required by management or department not specifically detailed in this job description.
• Prepare incoming test samples by splitting, grinding with appropriate grinders, and homogenize aseptically for further testing in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable quality control procedures.
• Clean workplace and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and general housekeeping requirements.
• Provide feedback to department manager for suggested improvement of procedures.
• Monitor and meet TAT requirements for sample workflow, and keep department manager informed when capacity constraints are anticipated that may delay TAT.
• Maintains assigned equipment according to standard operating procedures. Perform any and all operational qualifications prior to analysis according to standard operating procedures.
• Logs and delivers sample splits to testing departments, and as needed gets the appropriate signatures on the appropriate log.
• Responsible for logging and storing retains of the samples, as well as discarding the retains properly according to the appropriate standard operating procedure.
• Performing environmental monitoring, as needed.
• Enrich client samples with appropriate media as needed.
• Assist other technicians with weekly checklist.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Proficient with computers and programs (Excel)
• Facilitate work cooperatively and independently
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Focus/interest in science/biology/microbiology
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  
  
  

Preferred

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree.
• Food service experience
  
  
  

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday- Friday, 10am- 6:30pm with additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Lafayette, CO. are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range: $18.50/Hr.

• 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 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.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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