Laboratory Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

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, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.

Eurofins stands for a conception of clinical diagnostics entirely focused on excellence, innovation and technological investment. Eurofins clinical diagnostics offers testing services in all medical specialties.

As a central element in healthcare, clinical diagnostics contributes to every stage of patient care: predisposition, prevention, diagnostics, treatment monitoring and prognosis.

With hundreds of thousands of clinical diagnostics tests performed every day, the laboratories of the clinical diagnostics division strive to ensure that every patient, wherever he or she lives, has access to the most specialized and most innovative techniques for diagnosis, monitoring and therapeutic adjustment. Our logistics expertise and our daily sample collection and delivery network, guarantee perfect continuity in the provision of care while ensuring the same standard of quality and access to innovation across all the regions we serve.

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

• Responsible for pre-analytical processes within the life cycle of the laboratory specimen: collection, packaging, shipping, receiving, processing, tracking, and archiving.
• Interfaces with Eurofins CellTx clients to resolve specimen issues.
• Recommends changes in services, processes, and policies that enhance pre-analytical efficiencies.
• Works with Quality Assurance to resolve client complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, and making recommendations to management.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Assists department as needed with routine operations.
• Supports Eurofins CellTx’ business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics.
• In order to meet Eurofins CellTx’ quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins CellTx’ quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 0 – 2 years of experience
• New to the clinical laboratory testing environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong Communication Skills and analytical skills
• Able to lift 30 pounds and be on feet for a portion of the day
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Potential Environmental Factors:

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins CellTX’s Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate MSDS sheet.

Physical Requirements:

• Excellent eye-hand coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Comfortable standing and/or sitting for long periods of time
• Comfortable with repetitive motion

Position is full-time working Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Tucson, AZ are encouraged to apply.

• Compensation: $19.00/hr

Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.