Operations Support Technician - Entry Level

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 laboratories work 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 dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies.

Operations Support Technician responsibilities include :

• Uses appropriate software applications to track receipt, storage, use, expiration, disposal, return, and / or archiving of test materials.
• Receives, creates IDs, logs-in, and stores materials upon receipt.
• Moves or transfers materials from one department to another. Checks materials in and out as requested by study personnel. Maintains proper paperwork.
• Returns, disposes of, or archives materials at study finalization.
• Notifies supervisor of any issues with condition of the samples, labeling, or other problems.
• Ensures all current SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices, Current Good Manufacturing Processes (CGMP), and / or relevant regulations (USDA, DOT, EPA, MDNR, OSHA, FDA, etc.) for quarantined matrices; genetically altered crops, and all materials / samples are followed.
• Maintains accurate and legible required documentation.
• Performs routine tasks for calibration of balances.
• Assists in unloading trucks and storing materials appropriately.
• Depending on area of assignment, performs routine homogenization on radioactive and non-radioactive matrices using various equipment including but not limited to the hammermill, Robot Coupes, miter saw, Straub Grinding Mill, etc.
• Depending on area of assignment, may perform total radioactive residue analyses.
• Depending on area of assignment, may perform regular culturing tasks such as feeding organisms, recording keeping, and cleaning.
• Depending on area of assignment, may maintain, monitor, and otherwise assist with dilution equipment and preparation.
• Depending on area of assignment, handles regulated materials (quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled, and radiolabeled materials, etc.), potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals according to company procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

The ideal candidate would possess :

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

Position is full time, Monday-Friday, 8am to 4 : 30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Columbia, MO are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits including :

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.