Eurofins USA Genomic Services Hiring for Laboratory Synthesis Technician – Entry Level at Louisville, KY Full Time

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 Organization 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 Organizations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.

The Laboratory Synthesis Technician (LST) primary task is to sustain efficient production flow in the manufacturing synthesis laboratory by maintaining the chemical reagent supply of all instruments.

LST receives sufficient authority from Laboratory Manager or Shift Lead for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities in the manufacturing synthesis lab. The Laboratory Synthesis Technician is expected to gain enough expertise to take actions 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.

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Handles chemical reagents appropriately adhering to safety protocols
• Works with chemical reagents in a daily basis to operate synthesis equipment.
• Works and communicates effectively with team members.
• Is dependable and on time.
• Maintains consistent quality and efficiency in all assigned work processes.
• Troubleshoot minor issues with the equipment or immediately escalate major problems.
• Applies adequate laboratory techniques after training
• Understands and follows documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Work Instructions, Checklists, Batch Records, Logs.
• Maintains accurate production records according to requirements and in compliance with
• Establish Quality System standards.
• Follows all company safety and regulatory policies, including handling hazardous materials and wearing of proper PPE (personal protective equipment) that are relative to assigned work.
• Is prepared to work overtime during shifts other than the one assigned or weekends if requested.
• Completes successfully applicable on-site training programs in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to follow written and oral instruction.
• Ability to perform under pressure of a fast paced production environment.
• Proven ability to work well with a team with little supervision.
• Annual RCRA awareness training.

Preferences:

• Previous experience working in an ISO-9000 or cGMP environment.
• Microsoft Windows and Excel proficiency.
• Previous experience working with Hazardous Chemicals.

Additional Information

This position is seeking candidates that are open to working Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm, 3:00pm – 11:30pm, and 11:00pm – 7:30am. There is a 10% differential for 2nd shift and a 15% differential for 3rd shift, in addition to a base pay.

Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Louisville, KY are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

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

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