Laboratory Technician

About the Role

Laboratory Technicians with a focus on Sample Preparation are sought for Eurofins Medical Device Services US in Maryland Heights, Missouri. This laboratory specializes in investigative analytical chemistry, including evaluating consumer product label claims, reverse engineering pharmaceuticals/nutritional supplements, contaminant identification, determining sources of off odors/flavors/colors, extractables and leachables of consumer electronics, and testing medical devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Use the following instruments/techniques: Balances, pH meters, preparation of standard, reagent, and mobile phase solutions, preparation of dilutions, handling of volumetric glassware, centrifugation, lyophilization, and similar techniques.
• Perform the following types of testing / skills with minimal supervision: Handling volumetric glassware, recording test observations, preparing dilutions of/or reagents, samples, and standards, pH measurement, titrations, and similar skills.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Health & Safety.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry with 0-1 years of applicable experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position 80% of the time.
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer or lab equipment for extended periods of time (4 or more hours).
• Ability to operate a keyboard and other lab equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and understandably ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting.
• Ability to handle small and fragile devices with tweezers and/or fingers.
• Require close distance visual acuity with or without correction.
• Willing and able to wear PPE such as hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, laboratory coat, and/or any other required devices or equipment.
• Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions within a workflow, communicate with visitors, and complete tasks under speed or productivity quotas.
• Ability to move equipment or items up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Pay range: $25/h - $27/h depending on experience.
• Benefits include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays.