Lab Technician

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer 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

Job Summary: Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a Lab Technician to join our team located in Columbia, Missouri.  The Technician position is an entry-level position involved in day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed procedures (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.) 

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains clean laboratory conditions which include, but is not limited to, cleaning glassware, emptying trash, mopping floors, etc.
• Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organization’s timetable and follows daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
• Performs work in accordance with CGMP and/or GLP principals and standard operating procedures.
• Completes documentation legibly, timely, and accurately according to all regulatory requirements. Maintains and completes equipment log books. Appropriately documents all movement of materials during process of receipt, transfer, disposal, or archiving and distributes those documents as required.
• Communicates effectively and regularly with supervisor regarding timelines, project completion, and any issues that may arise.
• Depending on area of assignment, is likely to be responsible for calibration of analytical instruments, maintaining storage units, maintaining lab supplies, and ensuring that equipment is available and in good working order.
• Depending on area of assignment, may be required to move/transfer materials from one department to another; check-in/out materials as requested by study personnel; and examine materials received/delivered for safety, accuracy of shipment, and viability of content.
• May assist in quality check of spreadsheets and other data.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma (Associate's degree in Chemistry, or related discipline, preferred)
• Ability to work in the U.S. without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Demonstrate an ability to learn new techniques, follow SOPs, and keep accurate records.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently, a self-starter, flexible and have good attitude
• Strong computer, scientific and organization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.

Additional Information

Working schedule will be Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional overtime as required. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

• 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

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.