Lead Laboratory Technologist

Eurofins; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics in Centennial, CO seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform tests across multiple laboratory specialties, ensuring accuracy, safety and timely reporting of results. You will operate analyzers, maintain equipment and support quality control programs in a high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has and will develop sterility experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to learn new techniques while following prescribed procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high-stress, high-volume laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of medical technology principles, chemistry, biology, and bacteriology.
• Sterility experience and ability to learn new techniques and procedures.
• Strong observational, record-keeping and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests across laboratory specialties per prescribed procedures.
• Calculate test results when required.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Document results and report findings according to procedures.
• Monitor quality control and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

High-stress environment

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Independent and team work

Education

Medical technology principles knowledge

Tools

Laboratory information systems

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 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 Organisation 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties
• Calculating the results of the tests performed, if necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions;Notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products. Evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated
• Determining performance specifications for new methods
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
• Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Writing laboratory procedures conforming to standardized format
• Reporting test results conforming to established procedures

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Ability to work in a high stress, high volume environment
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
• Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
• Some knowledge of recent developments in the field of medical technology
• Previous sterility experience
• Ability to instruct subordinate technologist in areas of medical laboratory testing
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of tests results
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Microbiology experience preferred
• Analytical thinking and communication skills
• Advanced computer, scientific, mathematical, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $29.00-$38.00 per hour

Schedule:

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 Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.