Laboratory Technician - Leachate Prep - Environment Testing

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. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician assists in daily laboratory functions such as but not limited to cleaning, preparation/extraction, and stocking laboratory supplies (as assigned) using standard techniques according to approved scientific methodology in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position can be physical job that may require standing for long periods, working with chemicals, laboratory glassware and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows SOPs, written, and verbal instructions
• Performs routine laboratory cleaning
• Performs disposal of chemical waste using approved methods
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Accurately enters data into LIMS
• Washes and inventories, glassware and specialized equipment, may be asked to prepare equipment for shipping
• Responsible for keeping personal training documentation (training records, IDOC/DOC) current and accurate
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned/scheduled QC samples (MDL, LOD/LOQ, PT)
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Responsible for general housekeeping in work area
• Responsible for performing job functions in compliance with Eurofins Environment health and safety and quality assurance standards
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Assists in other areas of laboratory when needed
• May perform laboratory assistant responsibilities
• May prepare reagents and spikes as needed
• May perform extractions as needed
• Additional duties as assigned