Synthesis Technician I - 2nd Shift

Eurofins QTA Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in analytical testing services is seeking a Laboratory Technician I in Louisville. The role involves maintaining quality and efficiency in lab processes, following safety protocols, and working effectively in a team environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced setting. Excellent benefits are offered, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental options

Vision options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under pressure of a fast-paced production environment.
• Proven ability to work well with a team with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent quality and efficiency in all assigned work processes.
• Follows all company safety and regulatory policies.
• Completes applicable on-site training programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Pressure handling

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

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

The Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from and is accountable to Laboratory Manager or Team Lead for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Works and communicates effectively with team members.
• Is dependable and on time.
• Maintains consistent quality and efficiency in all assigned work processes.
• Keeps equipment and work environment clean and organized, ready for use.
• Applies adequate laboratory techniques after training
• Understands and follows documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Work Instructions, Checklists, Batch Records, and Logs.
• Maintains accurate production records according to requirements and in compliance with
• Established Quality System standards.
• Follows all company safety and regulatory policies, including handling hazardous materials and wearing of proper PPE (personal protective equipment) that are relative to assigned work.
• Is prepared to work overtime during shifts other than the one assigned or weekends if requested.
• Completes successfully applicable on-site training programs in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Proven ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform under pressure of a fast paced production environment.
• Proven ability to work well with a team with little supervision.
• Annual RCRA awareness training.

Preferences:

• Previous experience working in an ISO-9000 or cGMP environment.
• Previous experience working with general laboratory equipment.
• Microsoft Windows and Excel proficiency.
• Previous experience working with Hazardous Chemicals.
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds.

Additional Information

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm

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 Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.