What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Services Technician- Eurofins Air Toxics- Folsom, CA position at Eurofins Central Laboratory?
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 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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, 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 in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 55,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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.
In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Experienced in shipping, receiving, and/or warehousing
- Experience with processing orders using internal LIMS
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Proficient in use of shipping provider websites
- Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced team environment
- Cleaning and preparing of sample media
- Building and repairing flow controllers
- Assembling and dismantling shipping boxes
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to perform the physical requirements of the job
- Ability to adherence to safety protocol and operation procedures
- Organizational skills (prioritize work with minimal supervision)
- Demonstrate versatility, flexibility, and efficiency
- Effective use of time in managing multiple priorities
- Interpret and understand oral or written instructions
- Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Consciousness of and a positive attitude toward quality control, safety, high production work and organized thought process
- Good teamwork, working closely with all the departments
- Knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
- Perform other support duties as assigned
Qualifications
Ability and/or Skills (BMQ): Adherence to safety protocol and operation procedures; communicate well with coworkers and management; read, understand and comply with SOPs; ability to lift up to 35 pounds on a continuous basis, stand for prolonged periods; work upright, bend and use hands and arms repetitively to perform moderate physical work duties; the ability to push carts with objects on board weighing up to 50 pounds; hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and talk with individuals in person or on the phone.
Hazardous Material Handling: The Eurofins Air Toxics laboratory houses chemicals necessary for the analysis of various environmental samples. These chemicals can be harmful if not properly handled. The list includes but is not limited to; cryogenic Dewars of liquid nitrogen, compressed gasses including helium, nitrogen and hydrogen, sharps and liquid solvents such as methylene chloride, acetonitrile and acetone. This position requires the ability to safely handle and transport these bulk chemicals. The employee will be required to read and reference the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Injury and Illness Prevention Program for additional information and instruction.
Additional Information
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Folsom, CA are encouraged to apply. Position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm with flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Eurofins is the world leader in the food, bio/pharmaceutical product testing. It is also number one in the field of environmental laboratory services and one of the global market leaders in agro science, genomics, discovery pharmacology, and central laboratory services. With over $2 billion in annual revenues and 45,000 employees across 250 sites in 39 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.
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.
Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants will be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.