Laboratory Technician l (3rd Shift)

Eurofins US Network; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins US Network in Omaha, NE is seeking a full-time laboratory technician to support routine analytical testing and data management on a night shift. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance within an ISO/IEC 17025 framework.

The position offers full benefits and opportunities to work with a leading global scientific services provider; evening hours are Tue–Sat 10:00pm–6:30am, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• BA degree recommended but not required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• AS or BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related field; experience with plating/reading.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Registration of incoming samples and maintaining records.
• Enter sample data into eLIMS accurately and timely.
• Perform laboratory testing on samples and ensure turnaround goals are met.
• Verify results and communicate with relevant personnel.
• Identify non-conformances and propose solutions.
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and comply with regulations.
• Continue to support quality improvement initiatives.

Education

HS Diploma

BA degree recommended but not required

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

AS/BS Degree in Microbiology or related field; plating/reading experience

Job description

Omaha, NE, USA

Full-time

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

Position is full-time working Tuesday - Saturday 10:00pm - 6:30 am, and additional hours as needed.

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 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
• 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
• BA degree recommended but not required
• 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. Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.

Additional Information

Position is full-time working Tuesday - Saturday 10:00pm - 6:30 am, and additional hours as needed.

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.