Laboratory Technician (entry level) – Eurofins Environment Testing – North Kingstown, RI
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
Group’s key figures are approx. 6.95 billion Euros turnover, over 950 laboratories across 60 countries and about 63,000 staff.
Job Description
The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Full-time entry level position Monday – Friday 12:30pm- 9:00pm Candidates living within a commutable distance of North Kingstown, RI are encouraged to apply. Compensation $18-20/hour (depends on experience) plus eligible for benefits
This is an entry level position, those looking to gain experience in a laboratory setting without a 4 year degree encouraged to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Retrieving samples from Sample Control for analysis.
- Performing sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods:
- Aliquot samples
- Spike and trace samples
- Prepare reagents
- Bottle samples
- Prepare concentrations
- Separation
- Sonication
- Liquid rack set up
- Resolving discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
- Preparing general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
- Washing laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
- Stocking laboratory supplies.
- Cleaning work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisting other laboratory areas as needed.
The ideal candidate would possess:
Comfortable with a fast paced time sensitive laboratory
Ability to use calculator/mathematical formulas and concepts
Ability to use TALS
Ability to complete work within time and quality constraints
Can work independently following written or verbal instructions
Cooperate and coordinate both orally and in writing
Able to follow and learn appropriate protocols in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Organic preparation
- Metals preparation and analysis
- Gas Chromatography
- Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
- Radio Chemistry
- Wet Chemistry
- High Resolution preparation and analysis
- Low Resolution preparation and analysis
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- High school Chemistry coursework preferred.
- Basic laboratory experience preferred
- Previous production-oriented work helpful (awareness and ability to meet deadlines)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Samples will be in coolers packed in ice.
- Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.
- Perform other duties as assigned
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.”