Laboratory Technician; Part-Time

Position: Laboratory Technician (Part-Time)
Company 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 agroscience Contract Research Organization 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 Organizations.

It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Members of the Metrology team support processes for laboratories at Viracor with a focus on maintaining CLIA, CAP and NYDOH, GxP accreditation by using and maintaining procedures and software or other methods to perform, train, document, assist others to ensure complete and appropriate documentation of required tasks and records. The Laboratory Metrology Technician (Tech) is responsible for conducting and documenting cleaning, calibration, preventive maintenance functions, and documenting excursions from expected performance as outlined by management in the laboratory areas.

Laboratory Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Level I
- * Perform and/or assist with instrument maintenance such as plate readers and washers, liquid handling equipment, front end lab automation equipment, centrifuges, balances, etc.

* Responsible for performing and documenting cleaning of the laboratory areas and equipment

* Perform periodic maintenance and cleaning on ULT freezers, refrigerators and cryostorage equipment.

* Maintain cleaning and maintenance records as required

* Instrument calibration activities and documentation including environmental monitoring system and laboratory equipment as directed (Pipettes/Temperature probes)

* Respond to and document environmental alerts, ensuring documentation of actions taken/escalate as needed

* Instrument power cycles/UPS maintenance as required

* Inventory management and upkeep of pipettes including supplying backups and replacements as requested

* Maintain proper records in equipment tracking software by documenting actions and maintaining schedule of required activities

* Administration duties within the department and investigation activities which includes providing documentation as requested by internal or external auditors

* Obtain and maintain proficiency in software programs or tools used in department

* Support development of system and process improvements that would enhance compliance to requirements

* Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies

* Adhere to policies and protocols in the laboratory

* Work closely and communicate with other laboratory associates to complete daily activities efficiently

* Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established company standards and associate attributes at all times

* Other duties as assigned by management

Level II
- Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:

* Highly proficient in multiple processes managed by the department

* Able to train, assist users or clients with questions and/or issues, participate in validation of updates

* Provide training and orientation of testing personnel as directed (pipettes and environmental monitoring)

* Maintenance of Laboratory equipment schedules, including management of calibration/maintenance tracking program/software, temperature monitoring system, and pipette calibration program, ensuring that calibrations are correct and current.

* Understand and demonstrate proficiency with quality monitoring activities such as quality indicators and quality reporting related to equipment and monitoring such as KPIs for Quality Meeting

* Communicates Metrology area needs to Facilities, Testing and Manufacturing personnel

* Contacts…