Job 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 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.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Eurofins BPT-Columbia is looking for a  Technician  to join our team located in Columbia, Missouri. The Technician position is  a temporary, summer only, entry-level position  involved in day-to-day activities in a laboratory setting under prescribed procedures (protocols, standard operating procedures, methods, etc.) 

Responsibilities include:

• Generates data from a variety of laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation such as but not limited to, pH, analytical balance, sample preparation, etc.
• Participates in studies as directed. Completes the necessary tasks associated with projects in designated areas.
• Carries out routine experiments and procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements as defined by protocol, method, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains clean laboratory conditions which include, but is not limited to, cleaning glassware, emptying trash, mopping floors, etc.
• Adheres to schedule according to Eurofins or contracting organization’s timetable and follows daily or weekly routines necessary to ensure on-time delivery.
• Performs work in accordance with CGMP and/or GLP principals and standard operating procedures.
• Completes documentation legibly, timely, and accurately according to all regulatory requirements. Maintains and completes equipment log books. Appropriately documents all movement of materials during process of receipt, transfer, disposal, or archiving and distributes those documents as required.
• Communicates effectively and regularly with supervisor regarding timelines, project completion, and any issues that may arise.
• Depending on area of assignment, is likely to be responsible for calibration of analytical instruments, maintaining storage units, maintaining lab supplies, and ensuring that equipment is available and in good working order.
• Depending on area of assignment, may be required to move/transfer materials from one department to another; check-in/out materials as requested by study personnel; and examine materials received/delivered for safety, accuracy of shipment, and viability of content.
• May assist in quality check of spreadsheets and other data.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of basic office equipment (computers, printers, faxes, copiers, etc.).
• Solid organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written, oral, diagram, or scheduled instructions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is required. Knowledge of Word and PowerPoint is highly desirable
• Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• College lab class experience is preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Position is a full time Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

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

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