Laboratory Assistant

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 Organisation 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 Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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.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

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment, including, but not limited to cleaning and storing glassware and equipment.
• Operates general laboratory equipment, including, but not limited to performing daily balance accuracy checks and equipment calibration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs routine procedures including assisting in sample preparation and analysis.
• Troubleshoots equipment and performs routine maintenance.
• Does, calculations, conversions, and data compilation.
• Trains other staff as required.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

QualificationsBasic Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma and 1-2 years of laboratory experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Other Considerations

• Principal Contacts and Scope of Communications:
• Internal: Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel, and department management.
• Travel Requirements
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens.
• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.).
• Overtime and weekend work as required.
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).

Additional InformationPosition is full-time during the summer and then part-time during the winter. Variable schedule based on customer need, currently, 9:00a-6:00p. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Wenatchee, WA 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.