Laboratory Technician I

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Job 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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

* Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods.
* Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulatory, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
* Ensure that laboratory production is done in a timely manner
* Ensure all laboratory documents are completed daily and confirm accuracy of all records.
* Ensure documentation is reviewed in a timely manner
* Maintain a clean, sterile, organized work environment.
* Identify control points that can be standardized to eliminate errors & implement documented procedures to overcome these errors.
* Help build confidence in employees and become a mentor for good laboratory practices.
* Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in keeping a clean, safe work environment.
* 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 and investigate to determine the possible root causes.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would possess:

* Responsive problem solving skills
* Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
* 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

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

* Some laboratory experience, microbiology preferred
* High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree preferred)
* Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Various Hrs. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Garden Grove, CA 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.