Job Information
TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. Laboratory Technician (Entry-level) - Eurofins Environment Testing - South Burlington, VT - 743999968071703-7577 in South Burlington, Vermont
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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 laboratories work 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 dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.
Job Description
The Laboratory Technician I, usinggeneral 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Retrieves samples from Sample Control for analysis.
- Performs 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
- 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.
Qualifications
Education/Experience (BMQ):
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- High school Chemistry coursework or basic laboratory experience helpful, but not required
Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):
- Basic mathematical skills
- Able to work in a fast paced production setting
- Good organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Quick learner
- Work independently
- Work within time constraints
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday - Friday day shift, with overtime as needed. Other work schedules are available. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of South Burlington, VT are encouraged to apply.
Pay range: \$17.50 - 20/hr
Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.
To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our websitewww.eurofinsus.com.
We support your development! Do you feel you don\'t match 100% of the requirements? Don\'t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.
We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.
Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!
Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/
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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the