Production Technician I

Eurofins; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is looking for a Production Technician in Aurora, IL. This role involves preparing equipment, performing sample setups, and maintaining sterile environments while adhering to strict quality standards. Candidates should have attention to detail and necessary interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced lab environment. Full-time benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is critical for preventing contamination.
• Ability to work with potentially infectious materials using PPE.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and prepare equipment and reagents for sterile tests.
• Perform sample setups per standard operating procedures.
• Maintain bacteria-free work areas following aseptic procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Demonstrated skills

Education

High school degree or GED

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

The Production Technician shall :

• Sterilize, prepare, and organize all necessary equipment and reagents into carts trays for use during sterile test sessions
• Perform sample setups in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Setup and prepare media quality control and growth promotion
• Perform monthly air sampling
• Perform cleaning duties, equipment PM maintenance and QC recording
• Perform data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Operate sterilization equipment (i.e., autoclaves) and sonicators
• Clean the Controlled Testing Environments (CTEs)
• Prepare media, instruments, and supplies needed for Technologists to perform testing in CTEs
• Maintain bacteria-free work areas and proper clean room sterility by using aseptic procedures and following all department cleaning guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of sterilization and supply inventory, check expiration dates, and reorder supplies
• Work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and / or scientific methods
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, policies and protocols in the lab as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Work under moderate degree of supervision, referring complex and / or unusual problems to a supervisor
• Comply with departmental and company safety guidelines including proper use of PPE

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school degree or GED preferred
• Demonstrated skills
• Attention to detail is critical and need to adhere to strict procedures to prevent contamination of samples, equipment and CTEs
• Interpersonal skills are needed to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to safely work within an environment in which potentially infectious human blood and body fluids are present, utilizing all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins DPT's Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Additional Information

Compensation :

• 19.50- $21.00 per hour

Schedule :

• Training : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am-3 : 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 Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.