Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Eurofins Built Environment Testing is proactively seeking a temporary Microbiology Laboratory Technician to join our Naperville site. This position will be offered as a temporary position targeted for 6 months and will require availability to support required overtime as needed.

The Microbiology Technician will need a solid understanding of microbiological techniques excellent analytical skills and the ability to work accurately in a fastpaced repetitive environment.

Sucessful training for position must be completed within two weeks of the start date. Training will consist of filtering and plating biological concentrates. 

Expected Start Date for Position: April 28th 2025 

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine microbiological laboratory procedures and analyses
• Maintain calibrate clean and test sterility of lab equipment
• Isolate and make cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms
• Document all data and results in specified forms
• Conduct microbial analyses of samples collected from various sources
• Adhere to correct procedures policies and health/safety guidelines
• Prepare specimens and samples for testing
• Work in compliance with laboratory safety standards
• Prepare detailed reports of laboratory results and findings

Qualifications :

• Associates or BS degree in Microbiology Biology or a related field
• Proven work experience as a Microbiology Laboratory Technician or in transferable laboratory setting 
• Handson experience with relevant equipment procedures and safety regulations
• Knowledge of modern microbiological techniques
• Experience in preparing cultures of bacteria and other microorganisms
• Detailoriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fastpaced highpressure environment
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement including the ability to read write and speak in English

Additional Information :

Position is located onsite at our Napeverville location. Hours would be Monday Friday 10 AM 6 PM with occasional weekend work and mandatory OT as needed. Time may be flexible depending on workload. 

Position Range $20.00 $22.00/hr depending on experience. 

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes the actual base salary may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience and skill set base salary of internal peers business section and geographic location

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Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025 through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.  In addition certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime