Laboratory Technician; M-F ; Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast - Edison, NJ

Edison, NJ, USA

Full-time

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.

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.

• Retrieving samples from Sample Control for analysis.
• Performing sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods:
• Aliquot samples
• Spike and trace samples
• Prepare reagents
• Bottle samples
• Prepare concentrations
• Separation
• Sonication
• Preparing water and soil samples for metals analysis.
• Performing digestions with concentrated acids
• Learning the Eurofins Laboratory Information Management System
• Learning the Mercury Analysis
• Liquid rack set up
• 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.

• Comfortable with a fast-paced time sensitive laboratory work
• Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
• Ability to use TALS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• 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

Full-time entry level position Mon-Fri schedule 12:00pm- 8:30pm Candidates living within a commutable distance of Edison, NJ are encouraged to apply. 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 encouraged to apply.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school Chemistry coursework preferred.
• Basic laboratory experience preferred
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Position is full-time Monday – Friday 12:00pm - 8:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Edison, NJ are encouraged to apply.

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.

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