Laboratory Support Technician, Eurofins Environment Testing, Earth City , MO

Must live a commutable distance to the laboratory.  Hours are Full time- 1st shift.  Compensation is $15/16 an hour (Depends on Experience)

The Laboratory Support Specialist performs non-technical laboratory support activities that enable chemists and analysts to maximize productivity and maintain efficient sample throughput. This position is responsible for sample movement labeling glassware management waste disposal laboratory organization and general housekeeping functions while adhering to all quality and safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sample and Workflow Support
• Retrieve samples from designated storage areas for laboratory personnel.
• Return samples to proper storage locations following analysis.
• Label planchets centrifuge tubes bottles and other laboratory containers.
• Assist with preparation and organization of laboratory materials required for testing activities.
• Maintain sample organization throughout the analytical process.
• Laboratory Operations Support
• Wash dry organize and distribute laboratory glassware.
• Pop and prepare syringes and other disposable laboratory materials as needed.
• Remove and dispose of consumed sample containers according to laboratory procedures.
• Mark consumed bottles and samples in laboratory tracking systems or designated logs.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory inventory and organization.
• Housekeeping and Facility Support
• Empty trash and recycling containers throughout the laboratory.
• Sweep and mop laboratory work areas and support spaces.
• Maintain clean orderly and safe work environments.
• Ensure laboratory benches storage areas and common workspaces remain organized.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures policies and work instructions.
• Properly handle laboratory waste in accordance with company procedures.
• Utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Lab Support Technician (glassware labeling centrifuge tubes housekeeping weighing samplesday to day tasks that are taking my degreed chemists away from working with samples but these tasks have to be done)- does not have to have a degree comfortable working in lab environment with proper PPE. (working on description now)

Qualifications :

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous laboratory warehouse manufacturing or production support experience.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement including the ability to read write and speak in English.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.  Samples will be in coolers packed in ice.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional preferences:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Additional Information :

Please note - 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 full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match paid holidays paid time off and dental and vision options.

We do not offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.

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! At Eurofins we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in Testing for Life our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world and our core values we are building a strong foundation for Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the sameserving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page:  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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food environment pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology forensics advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes France to 61000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety identity composition authenticity origin traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022 Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time