Laboratory Technician I

Company: Eurofins
Location: Fresno
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Company DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.In 2021, Eurofins generated 6.7 billion Euro proforma turnover in 900 laboratories across 54 countries, employing about 58,000 staff.Job DescriptionThe Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate 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.Regular attendance and punctualityReads, 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 technologiesIdentify non-conformances and out-of-specificationsConducts all activities in a safe and efficient mannerPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsPlatingPlate readingSample preparationHS Diploma required; AS or BS Degree inMicrobiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field preferredWilling to work overtime, weekends and holidaysAuthorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipAdditional InformationPosition is Full-Time. Shift varieswith overtime as needed.Candidates in commutable distance to Fresno, CAto assist in laboratory operations are encouraged to apply.Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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