Laboratory Metrology Technician

Position: Laboratory Metrology Technician I - Friday-Sunday 12:30pm-9:00pm
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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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.

The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

* Drug Screen:
Successful candidates will be required to pass a standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.

* Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted for all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, and employment history.

* Visa Sponsorship:
Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting parties.

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

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.

Essential

Job Duties:

Level I - Minimum

* 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…