Laboratory Technician

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Job description

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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins Gold Standard Diagnostics has a Laboratory Technician role in Miami, FL

Summary:
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing support to the research and development (R&D) department by collecting and analyzing data through manually running assay tests using both Western Blot and ELISA testing; gathering and preparing samples for laboratory analysis; and maintaining inventory for the R&D department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Correctly run manual assay testing using Western Blot and ELISA techniques to produce reliable and precise data.
2. Carry out routine tasks accurately and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
3. Effectively communicate test results to Manager
4. Maintain R&D inventory
5. Gather & prepare samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
6. Organize samples and reagent kits in refrigerators and freezers used specifically for R&D purposes
7. Clearly document work, including procedures, observations, and results
8. Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment.
Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Set-up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment.
2. When time permits, provide assistance to Validation Specialists and aide in the kit assembly process.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Miami, FL are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website .

Qualifications

Education/Experience
• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in biological science or a related field.
• At least 1 year of previous work experience in a similar position required.
• Previous ELISA testing experience required.

Computer Skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox
• Must be willing and able to learn other software programs as needed.

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

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

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