Laboratory Technician I

Company: Eurofins USA
Location: Garden Grove
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Eurofins 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 Description

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
• Ensure that laboratory production is done in a timely manner
• Ensure all laboratory documents are completed daily and confirm accuracy of all records.
• Ensure documentation is reviewed in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean, sterile, organized work environment.
• Identify control points that can be standardized to eliminate errors & implement documented procedures to overcome these errors.
• Help build confidence in employees and become a mentor for good laboratory practices.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in keeping a clean, safe work environment.
• 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 technologies
• Identify non-conformances and out-of- specifications and investigate to determine the possible root causes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.QualificationsThe ideal candidate would possess:
  • Responsive problem solving skills
  • Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
  • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policiesBasic Minimum Qualifications:
    • Some laboratory experience, microbiology preferred
    • Must be flexible with work availability, and with overtime as needed.
    • Must be willing to work weekends -
    • High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)
    • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipAdditional InformationPosition is Full-Time, Various Hrs. Schedule will include weekends. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Garden Grove, CA -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 holidaysEurofins is a -M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.Eurofins is a -M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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