Technician I - 2nd Shift Tuesday- Saturday

Eurofins Genomics Americas; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking a Laboratory Technician I in Louisville, KY to support the Laboratory Manager and team in delivering accurate test results while following SOPs and safety guidelines. The role involves operating centrifuges, pipettes, and automated instruments, and maintaining clean, compliant work areas.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree or relevant coursework in life sciences, strong attention to detail, and flexibility for overtime or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed written procedures, SOPs, Work Instructions, and verbal instructions in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Demonstrates attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while performing repetitive laboratory tasks and processing high volumes of samples.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment while consistently meeting quality, productivity, and turnaround time goals.

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.
• Operating lab equipment: centrifuges, automated liquid handlers, pipettes, etc.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow procedures

Overtime flexibility

Education

Associate degree coursework in Life Sciences

Tools

Pipettes

Balances

Centrifuges

Thermocyclers

Spectrophotometers

Plate readers

Automated lab systems

Job description

Company 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 judgement, and follows the practices of the laboratory.

Company 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 judgement, 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.
• Operating lab equipment: centrifuges, automated liquid handlers, pipettes, etc.
• 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:

• Associate degree or coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed written procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and verbal instructions in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Demonstrates attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while performing repetitive laboratory tasks and processing high volumes of samples.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production environment while consistently meeting quality, productivity, and turnaround time goals.
• Proven ability to work well with a team with little supervision.
• Flexibility to work overtime, alternate shifts, weekends, or holidays as operational demands require.
• 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.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation such as pipettes, balances, centrifuges, thermocyclers, spectrophotometers, plate readers, or automated laboratory systems.
• Ability to lift 35+ pounds.

Compensation

Additional Information

• Hourly: $18.00-$21.50
• There is a 10% differential for this shift, in addition to base pay.

Schedule

• Tuesday-Saturday