Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Scientist I/II/III - Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-6:00pm - 744000064741465-2643

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**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.**

Eurofins Viracor LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages

individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By submitting your

application, you acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

**Drug Screen:** Successful candidates will be required to pass a

standard drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.

**Background Check:** A thorough background check will be conducted for

all potential employees. This may include, but is not limited to,

criminal history, education verification, and employment history.

**Visa Sponsorship:** Eurofins Viracor LLC does not sponsor employment

visas. All candidates must have the legal right to work in Lenexa, KS

without requiring sponsorship. Unless approved by HR and supporting

parties.

**Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:**

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) performs laboratory testing,

preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration of equipment,

quality control procedures and is responsible for the validity of test

results.

**Essential Job Duties:**

Level I - Minimum

- Perform laboratory assays in accordance with Viracor Eurofins

standard operating procedures.

- Operate, calibrate, and maintain all laboratory equipment and

instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure

quality results.

- Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents, and materials.

- Accept or reject test results in accordance with standard operating

procedures.

- Document remedial action, troubleshooting, quality assurance

activities and instrument maintenance.

- Adhere to established processing timelines.

- Adhere to all quality and safety standards.

- Other duties as assigned by management.

Level II - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the

following:

- General knowledge of Standard Operating Procedure writing, assay

theory, and instrumentation

- Orient, mentor and teach clinical laboratory methods, procedures,

and techniques to new Associates.

- Demonstrate effective teamwork skills by knowledge sharing.

- Take on formally assigned additional duties, such as training, as a

part of routine job performance

- Participate in special project teams as requested by supervisory

staff.

Level III - Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the

following:

- Obtain advanced knowledge of Viracor Eurofins standard operating

procedures, assays, and instrumentation.

- Participate in troubleshooting activities in conjunction with

Technical Supervisor

- Volunteer to serve on various committees and panels to the benefit

of the laboratory or company in general (e.g., Safety Committee)

- Performs train the trainer and Qualified Personnel responsibilities

as assigned.

**Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

Level I - Minimum

BS or BA in Clinical Laboratory Science

OR Associate\'s in Medical Laboratory Technician

OR BS or BA in Biological, Physical, or Chemical Science with 1 year of

clinical laboratory experience.

Willing to work with potentially infectious human blood and body fluids.

Ability to work with automated and manual platforms.

Must possess skills required for aseptic techniques.

Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in performing tests,

documenting test