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 QC Laboratory Technician 1 is involved in the daily analysis of manufactured product. The position carries the responsibility to release or reject product, and is involved in the maintenance, calibration and validation of equipment used in the analysis. The technician is expected to conduct the duties assigned with sound technical and business judgment and to follow the practices of the laboratory.
Overall Objectives and Responsibilities
- 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 High School 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:
- Tues to Sat 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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.