Job Description

** Position Summary**

The Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to the Laboratory Supervisor or appointed designate for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

. Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

· Regular attendance and punctuality

· Reads, understands and follows management system requirements as relevant to responsibilities, including but not limited to requirements found in the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions and Methods which in turn ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025/AOAC ALACC requirements and relevant government regulatory requirements

· Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment

· Registration of incoming samples (as needed), maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes

· Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS system in a timely and accurate manner

· Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient and timely manner; ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded

· Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor

· Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers

· Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees

· Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers

· Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies

· Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications

· Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.