Part-Time Laboratory Technician I

LabRulez; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA Food Testing in the Dallas Fort Worth area is seeking a Part-Time Laboratory Technician I to support microbiology testing and sample processing. The role includes registering samples, performing tests, and ensuring timely results under quality standards.

You will work with a safety-conscious team, learn established methods, and contribute to data entry, quality control, and client service in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation.
• Team spirit and positive attitude are essential.
• Strong computer, scientific, 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Follows management system requirements and regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Registers incoming samples and maintains accurate records.
• Enters sample data into the eLIMS system.
• Completes laboratory testing on samples accurately and timely.
• Verifies results and transmits them promptly.
• Identifies process difficulties and proposes solutions to supervisor.
• Maintains readiness to respond to client and staff inquiries.

Skills

Team spirit

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

AS/BS in Microbiology

Tools

Plating

Plate reading

Sample preparation

Job description

Lab technician, Sample collector, Microbiology, Trainee/Temporary worker

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Part-Time Laboratory Technician I

Job Description

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

he ideal candidate would possess:

• AS or BS degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
• Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation
• Team spirit and positive attitude are essential to being successful in this role
• Strong computer, scientific, 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

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Candidates in the Dallas Fort Worth Area, TX area are encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

• Friday, Saturday & Monday – 10:00am – 6:30pm. Sunday – 9:00am – 5:30pm.

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.