Eurofins

Temporary Part time Lab Technician - Eurofins Environment Testing - Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA, US

In-personFull time roleNo Previous Experience, Early Career

1 day ago

About the Job

Eurofins Environment Testing Northwest is searching for a Laboratory Technician I in Tacoma, WA.

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing’s Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Laboratory Technician I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Retrieves samples from Sample Control for analysis.
Performs sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods:
- o Aliquot samples
- o Spike and trace samples
- o Prepare reagents
- o Bottle samples
- o Prepare concentrations
- o Separation
- o Sonication
- o Liquid rack set up
Resolves discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are properly labeled.
Prepares general laboratory paperwork such as recording analysis results, tracking samples, bench sheets, and laboratory logbooks.
Washes laboratory glassware to prepare for next day’s samples.
Stocks laboratory supplies.
Cleans work area(s) to maintain a safe working environment.
Assists other laboratory areas as needed.

The ideal candidate would possess:

General knowledge of chemistry and/or general science
Basic mathematical skills
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to learn quickly and multi-task
Work independently
Work within time constraints
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

About the Company

Eurofins

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

5000 +

<div class="org-about-module__description"> <div id="ember58" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description"><span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">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 the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat 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 a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product 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. Since 1987, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 62,000 staff across a network of independent companies in 62 countries, operating over 900 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, 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. Ever since its IPO on the French stock exchange in 1997, Eurofins has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies.</span></div> </div> <div class="org-about-module__content-improvement"> <div class="org-about-module__content-box"> </div> </div>