Laboratory Technician I - 90 Day Temporary - job 1 of 2

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 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.

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 90-day Temp working Sunday - Thursday 10:00AM to 5:30PM. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Tucson, AZ are encouraged to apply.

• Location: S. Rita Road, Tucson AZ, 85747
• Compensation: $19.00/hour

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.