Laboratory Technician I

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

Laboratory Technician I Duties Include but are not Limited to the Following:

• 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 
• Verify results and submit results to the appropriate personnel for transmission in a timely manner 
• 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 :

Basic Minimum Education Qualifications:

• HS Diploma required  

• AS or BS Degree in Microbiology Food Sciences Chemistry Biology Biochemistry or a related field.

Basic Minimum Work Requirements:

• Minimum 0-2 years of experience in plating plate reading and sample preparation
• Experience with aseptic technique LIMS and prior laboratory experience preffered
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Responsive problem solver and action oriented
• Willing to work overtime weekends and holidays
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information :

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm and additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Lafayette CO are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits including:

• Compensation: $18.50 - $21/hr 
• Location: 1371 Horizon Ave. Lafayette CO
• Comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time