Laboratory Technician - Rapid Microbiology (OKC Day-Shift)

Eurofins US Network; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision

Job summary

Eurofins US Network in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support rapid microbiological testing in a GMP-regulated environment. The role performs analyses using traditional and rapid methods to support food safety client needs, requiring attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.

You will prepare media and samples, maintain equipment, document data, and assist with method validations and technology transfers.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• 0–3 years of lab experience in microbiology or related regulated industries.
• Basic aseptic technique and lab practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of food products using approved methodologies.
• Execute rapid microbiological methods (RMM) and automated systems.
• Prepare media, reagents, and samples according to SOPs and pharmacopoeial requirements.
• Conduct routine lab activities including sample receipt, processing, incubation, result interpretation, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate lab documentation in accordance with cGMP, GLP, and data integrity requirements.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Support environmental monitoring programs and microbiological investigations.
• Participate in method validations, verifications, and technology transfer activities.
• Review data for accuracy and completeness prior to release.
• Assist with laboratory inventory management and ordering of consumables.
• Follow all safety, quality, and compliance procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lab efficiency projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Microbiology or Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Rapid microbiological technologies

Automated systems

Job description

Oklahoma City, OK, 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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. Eurofins 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 Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 63,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 950 laboratories in 60 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 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion ($8.596 billion), and has been one of the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Position Summary

Eurofins is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support rapid microbiological testing activities in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment. The successful candidate will perform a variety of microbiological analyses using both traditional and rapid microbiological methods to support clients in the food safety space. This role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to quality standards, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of food products using approved methodologies.

• Execute rapid microbiological methods (RMM), including automated microbial detection systems and associated instrumentation.

• Prepare media, reagents, and samples according to SOPs and compendial requirements.

• Conduct routine laboratory activities including sample receipt, processing, incubation, result interpretation, and reporting.

• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation in accordance with cGMP, GLP, and data integrity requirements.

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

• Support environmental monitoring programs and microbiological investigations.

• Participate in method validations, verifications, and technology transfer activities.

• Review data for accuracy and completeness prior to release.

• Assist with laboratory inventory management and ordering of consumables.

• Follow all safety, quality, and compliance procedures.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory efficiency projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

• 0-3 years of laboratory experience in microbiology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, medical device, or related regulated industries.

• Basic understanding of aseptic technique and microbiological laboratory practices.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory.

• Familiarity with food safety.

• Experience using rapid microbiological technologies and automated systems.

• Knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Competencies

• Attention to Detail

• Data Integrity and Documentation Excellence

• Technical Learning Agility

• Problem Solving

• Quality and Compliance Focus

• Team Collaboration

• Time Management

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Laboratory-based position requiring prolonged periods standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks.

• May require occasional weekend, holiday, or off-shift coverage.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We embrace diversity!

Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!

We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/