Laboratory Sample Technician

Job Description

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform basic micro lab techniques/analyses and prepare media/cultures based on job function
• Contribute to a small team of analysts using bacterial test systems (i.e. Total Coliform testing E. coli testing Total Plate Counts and MPNs)
• Assist in writing reviewing and editing reports protocols and SOPs.
• Efficiently carry out procedures necessary to complete each analysis with minimal supervision.
• Meticulously maintain precise records of all analyses in accordance with good laboratory practice.
• Culture and enumerate infectious bacterial pathogens using routine microbiological techniques.
• Enter data into LIMS computer system
• Maintain/calibrate equipment (Incubators water baths refrigerators etc.)
• Prepare and wash glassware
• Receives and unloads incoming samples or consignments in accordance with DOT regulations and verifies receipt against Chain of Custody (COC) matches it to the corresponding quote and notes discrepancies daily. Verifies that COCs are accurate complete and correct and seeks resolution for those that are not.
• Logs samples into Lab Management System daily to assign a lot number for tracking purposes and distributes paperwork to Project Managers.
• Labels samples so they may be identified by the lot number and assigns and delivers samples to appropriate labs for analysis daily.
• Prepares bottle kits daily to be shipped to clients to collect samples and return for analysis in accordance with established procedures including EPA and DOT requirements.
• Forwards samples to other laboratories in accordance with DOT regulations as needed to run tests that are not performed at that location.
• Disposes of spent samples waste and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitors freezer and cooler temperatures daily to confirm that the readings are within SOP guidelines.
• Cleans and organizes the departments/labs daily to promote a clean safe work environment and smoother flow of daily operations.
• Maintains and promotes safety and conducts all operations in a safe and environmentally compliant manner.
• Stocks and supplies inventory daily and assists with inventory of supplies to maintain proper quantity of materials to perform tasks appropriately.
• Performs splits and composites as needed upon request.
• May perform courier duties as necessitated to support lab and client needs.
• Will be compliant with all driver procedures certification and company driver policies.
• Must be willing to be on-call during non-business hours in order to perform non-routine sampling delivery setup and read back of analyses.
• Assists in maintenance of walk-in coolers to facilitate locating samples.
• Ships empty coolers back to clients and other Eurofins Laboratories. Logs all outgoing coolers in order to maintain a detailed inventory of all coolers.
• Maintains all company vehicles for sample pickups and deliveries as needed.
• Conducts all client interaction in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Bottle order prep duties

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Department of Transportation (DOT) Certificate may be required for shipping hazardous chemicals within 90 days of date of hire.
• Additional client or location licenses or certifications may be required in order to support client and operational needs.
• May drive for long periods
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Must have a valid US drivers license without recent incident.
• Ability to lift 50lbs

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Biological degree with minimum of 4 credit hours of Microbiology
• Computers word processing software and database software
• Experience with Microbiological Laboratory and testing procedures
• General mathematics
• Basic composition spelling grammar punctuation
• Strong work ethic organize work and pay attention to detail
• Computers and basic office equipment
• Computerized shipping systems
• Personal protective equipment
• 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 policies

Additional Information :

• Position is full-time Monday - Friday hours will vary 
• Position will report to our Kansas City Mo site
• Pay rate: $18.00-20.00/hr

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 sector and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. we offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays paid time off and dental and vision options.

*The benefits package offered will vary based on the employees full-time or part-time regular status.

To learn more about Eurofins please explore our website .

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression race nationality age religion sexual orientation disability and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time