Laboratory Technician l (Part-Time)

Eurofins US Network; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Idaho Falls, ID is seeking a part-time lab assistant to support daily sample intake, data entry, and basic analytical tasks. The role requires attention to detail, good computer skills, and a willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.

The position emphasizes adherence to quality systems and health & safety regulations, with responsibilities spanning sample registration, data entry, and timely test completion. Campus or community lab exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Proficient with computers and Excel.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Reads, understands and follows management system requirements including ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC and government/regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations; maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Register incoming samples and maintain accurate records for QA checks.
• Enter sample data into the Eurofins eLIMS system promptly and accurately.
• Complete laboratory testing on all samples in a timely and accurate manner.
• Verify results and submit to appropriate personnel for transmission.
• Identify process difficulties and report with proposed solutions to supervisor.
• Maintain readiness to respond to client and colleague queries and needs.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Promote the company image via ethical business practices.
• Strive to improve quality through existing and new technologies.
• Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications.
• Conduct activities safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Overtime flexibility

US work authorization

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Idaho Falls, ID, USA

Part-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

Shift: (Part-Time)- Monday, (10am- 6pm) and Friday- Sunday, (12pm- 4pm)

Employee 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

• 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

Additional Information

Shift: (Part- Time)- Monday, (10am- 6pm) and Friday- Sunday, (12pm- 4pm)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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