Producer Testing Laboratory Technician I

Company Description

Join Eurofins DQCI, a subsidiary of the internationally renowned Eurofins group, dedicated to Dairy Testing. For Milk Producers and Dairy Product Manufacturers, we're your trusted partner in ensuring quality, safety, and precision testing.

With a legacy spanning 75 years, Eurofins DQCI has built a solid reputation for excellence in providing accurate and timely analytical results and laboratory services. We prioritize customer satisfaction and nurture long-lasting relationships to ensure our clients thrive in their businesses.

Our expertise extends across a wide range of dairy and dairy-related products, including Fluid Natural and Flavored Milks, Creams, Wheys, Powdered Milks, Sour Cream Mixes, Ice Cream Mixes, Cheeses, Butter, and more - tantalizing options that speak to our commitment to quality.

Partnering with Milk Producers, we conduct Official States Testing and Reporting, offering services such as Raw Milk Analysis, Payment Testing, Component Analysis, Microbiology Analyses, Mastitis Testing, Johnes Testing, and more.

Join us in our mission to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety in the dairy industry. Eurofins DQCI - where expertise meets excellence.

Job Description

Authority:

The Producer Testing Laboratory Technician I receives sufficient authority from, and is accountable to the Laboratory Manager or appointed designate (Group Lead) 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 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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Understand and follow Quality System documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods.

• Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by NCIMS 2400 forms or other requlatory bodies, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

• Registration of incoming samples, maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes.

• Enter the sample data into Eurofins eLIMS sytems in a timely and accurate manner.

• Learn to operate dairy testing instruments efficiently and ensure results are properly validated.

• Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to management.

• Maintain a perpetual state of readiness and willingness to respond to the queries and needs of clients, staff, and co-workers.

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees. Communicate orally and in writing to co-workers. This includes "intra" and "inter" departmental employees.

• Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational/Experience Background Requirements:

• High School Diploma

• 0-3 years of experience

• College Degree in related field is a plus, but not a requirement

Traits of an Ideal Include:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Responsive problem solver and action oriented

• Positive Attitude

• Great sense of urgency

• Exceptional awareness for safety and continuous improvement

Additional Information

What Happens Next:

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

What we Offer:

• 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.