Lab Technician; M-F Environment Testing Northeast, Edison NJ

Lab Technician (M-F 12pm-8:30pm)
Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast, Edison NJ

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 17.50 - USD 18 - hourly

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 and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies.

In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.

Come Join the leader in Environment Testing. Eurofins Environment Testing has a fulltime entry level opportunity with full benefits

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Full-time entry level position
Mon-Fri schedule 12:00pm- 8:30pm Compensation $17.50 plus eligible for benefits

This is an entry level position, those looking to gain experience in a laboratory setting without a 4 year degree

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieving samples from Sample Control for analysis.
• Performing sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods:
• Spike and trace samples
• Prepare reagents
• Bottle samples
• Prepare concentrations
• Separation
• Sonication
• Preparing water on soil samples for metals analysis.
• Performing digestions with concentrated acids
• Learning the Eurofins Laboratory Information Management System
• Learning the Mercury Analysis
• Resolving discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
• Preparing general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
• Washing laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
• Stocking laboratory supplies.
• Cleaning work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
• Assisting other laboratory areas as needed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Comfortable with a fast paced time sensitive laboratory
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Ability to use TALS
• Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints
• Can work independently following written or verbal instructions
• Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school Chemistry coursework preferred.
• Basic laboratoryexperiencepreferred
• Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Samples will be in coolers packed in ice.
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge

• Analytical and/or General Science Scientific methods and method compliance
• Strong Mathematics background
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Laboratory safety rules and chemical hazards

Skills

• General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science
• Basic mathematical skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to muti-task
• Quick learner
• Work independently
• Work within time constraints

Abilities

• Use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Complete work within time and quality constraints
• Work…