Laboratory Technologist - Temporary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory tests and analyses following established protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Analyze and review laboratory findings to ensure accuracy, reliability, and completeness of results.
• Calculate, verify, and document test results as required.
• Recognize and troubleshoot routine instrument or analyzer malfunctions and escalate issues when necessary.
• Prepare reagents, media, buffers, and other laboratory materials according to prescribed procedures.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance activities on equipment, reagents, media, and analytical methods.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Enter, manage, and verify test data within laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or other computerized databases.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulations.
• Support laboratory maintenance activities, including equipment calibration, monitoring, and routine upkeep.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory staff and cross-functional teams to support project and operational objectives.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) requirements

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Education/Experience (BMQ):

• Bachelors in cell biology or biochemistry plus 0 - 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience preferred with cell-based assays required.
• Expertise in multichannel pipetting

Additional preferences:

• Experience with lab automation desired (liquid handlers / plate readers, robotics).
• Ability to calculate molarity and generate dose response curves required.

Certificates and/or Licenses (BMQ):

• This position does not require any certificates or licenses.

Additional preferences:

• n/a

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• Must be detailed orientated and consistent in experimental approach.
• Must deliver data in a timely manner.
• Must be team-oriented and accustomed to working with other scientists.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable and experienced working in a commercially focused lab environment.
• Must be a good at multi-tasking.
• Must have very keen attention to detail

Additional preferences:

• Must be willing to help co-workers at all times

Other Factors:

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Compensation:

• $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Eurofins USA Discovery Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.