QC Laboratory Technician I - 3rd Shift

Eurofins PSS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in life sciences is seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician. In this role, you will ensure the safety and quality of products by performing detailed analyses and adhering to strict regulatory standards. You will collaborate with various departments, maintain laboratory equipment, and follow established protocols to uphold quality assurance. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the health and safety of consumers. Join a team that values precision, teamwork, and innovation, and take the next step in your career with a company committed to excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability to follow written and oral instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues with laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with QC personnel and other departments.
• Make Quality Control decisions according to company specifications.

Skills

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to perform under pressure

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Ability to lift 35+ pounds

Education

BS or HS degree or equivalent

Tools

MALDI_TOF

Mass Spectrometry

Capillary Gel Electrophoresis

HPLC

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Excel

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

• Works and communicates effectively with QC personnel and members of other departments (Manufacturing, Customer Support, Development, Maintenance, and Logistics)
• Understands and follows documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Work flows, Work Instructions, Checklists, Batch Records, and Logs
• Makes Quality Control decisions according to the company's specifications in a time-sensitive manner after completion of training and demonstration of proficiency
• Is able to multi-task product analysis while paying close attention to detail
• Ensures proper daily operation of automated equipment
• Keeps equipment and work environment clean, organized, and ready for use
• Has the ability to troubleshoot and correct commonly encountered issues with laboratory equipment
• Maintains accurate production records according to requirements and in compliance with established Quality System standards
• Maintains consistent quality and efficiency in all work processes
• Follows all relevant company health, safety and regulatory policies, including handling of hazardous materials and wearing of proper PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Completes applicable on-site training programs successfully
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

• BS or HS degree or equivalent
• Proven ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Is prepared to work overtime during shifts other than the one assigned or weekends, if requested
• Proven ability to work well in a team with little supervision
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds

Preferences:

• Previous experience working in an ISO-9000 or cGMP environment
• Previous experience in MALDI_TOF, mass spectrometry, ESI mass spectrometry, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, and HPLC is a plus but not necessary
• Previous experience working with general laboratory equipment
• Microsoft Windows and Excel proficiency and experience using lab specific software
• Previous experience working with Hazardous Chemicals

Additional Information

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 11:00pm-7:30am

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 Genomic Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.