Senior Technician
GEOGRAPHICAL REPORTING LOCATION: Jacksonville, Florida
WORKING LOCATION: Jacksonville, Florida
Description
The Senior Technician receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to, the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate for the successful completion of assigned duties and responsibilities and has the authority to take action necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position and to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system or from the procedures for performing tests and/or calibrations, so long as such action does not deviate from established company guidelines, is consistent with sound technical and business judgment, and follows the practices of the laboratory. Acts as back up to Laboratory/Quality Manager in his/her absence.
OVERALL OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
MAIN ASSIGNMENTS:
- Assist the Laboratory Manager in managing daily operations of the microbiology department including scheduling, supervising, instructing, monitoring, and assisting in the performance of manual and instrumental analyses.
- Perform timely and accurate analysis of samples to meet customer commitments. This includes, but is not limited to, sample preparation for analysis, sample analyses, data review, data validation and finalizing analysis reports.
- Use appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards, set by ISO/IEC 17025, government regulations, and company requirements, when performing assigned tasks.
- Promote the company image through the exercising sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.
SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS:
- Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), and Test Methods.
- Perform microbiological testing on client samples using appropriate instruments and techniques.
- Coordinate major instrument repairs with repair person(s). Establish and implement procedures to ensure that assigned equipment is properly cleaned, calibrated/standardized, and adequate for the testing performed and is maintained in good working order. This includes maintaining equipment operating instructions, manuals, and required logbooks. Ensures all regulatory procedures pertaining to sample testing are followed correctly, if they are in normal course of work.
- Maintain a neat and accurate record system; keeps accurate records of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control results.
- Assist laboratory staff to ensure that analytical work done under ISO meets requirements.
- Review and evaluate test data generated within assigned area of responsibility for technical accuracy, as well as SOP and test method compliance. Perform and provide basic evaluation of statistical tests to determine the quality accuracy of data and report values.
- Investigate to determine the cause of non-conformances that are identified, determine and implement corrective action; and follow-up to ensure that the corrective action resolved the problem.
- Create and review reports.
- Train and document the training of assigned technical staff on test methods, formal SOPs, regulations, ISO requirements, and laboratory policies/procedures applicable to area of responsibility.
- Review annually the performance of personnel that report directly to this position and provide written reviews to the Microbiology Manager for approval.
- Remain current on technical, industry, and business advancements and trends as suggested by the Microbiology Manager.
- Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and coworkers; assures that clients are kept informed and their needs are met.
- Adhere to all pertinent company health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Assist with product and supplies receiving.
- Assist with office duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED PROFILE
Personal Qualities/Profile:
- Attention to detail
- Complete work in timely manner
- Work in team focused environment
- Works well independently as well as part of a group
- Punctual
- Willing to work overtime and weekends
- Leadership ability
- Objective
Education Background:
BS Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science or other related field
Type and Duration of Previous Experience:
4-6 years food testing experience including the following:
Food pathogen testing and confirmation (including FDA/USDA cultural methods as well as rapid pathogen detection platforms including BAX, VIDAS, Divers lab, or Assurance GDS)
Languages:
English speaking and writing is a must, fluency in other languages welcomed.
Specific skills required in terms of: Management capabilities:
At least 2 years in a supervisory role
IT knowledge requirements:
No Agency calls. We will contact the most qualified candidates.
Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and offers all of its employees a generous benefits package which includes Medical and Dental Insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.Mail resume: Eurofins Scientific, 6100 Thornton Ave., Suite 220, Des Moines, IA 50321
To apply for either of these positions, resumes should be sent to employment@eurofinsus.com.