Company DescriptionEurofins 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. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.Job DescriptionEurofins Built Environment Testing - LabCor is searching for a Laboratory Technician / Assistant in Portland, ORThe Laboratory Technician / Assistant primarily assists with the analysis of bulk samples using PLM for asbestos, and analysis of non-culturable surface and air samples for fungi. Technician prepares and analyzes environmental samples according to scientific methodology in compliance with company Quality Assurance programs and SOP’s, and must be knowledgeable of both job-specific routine and complex analyses. The analyst validates and reviews data for accuracy, and enters laboratory data into the LIMS that ultimately generates required reports to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times, and must be knowledgeable of the job-specific laboratory testing equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.Laboratory Technician / Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Prepare and analyze aerobiological and environmental samples for asbestos and fungi.Accurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMSPerforms independent data reviews for other analysts’ workPerforms analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as neededMaintains client service and provides technical support as neededAssists the QA manager in development, implementation and data collection of QA processes for the different analytical testsPerforms confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnelPerforms and completes all analytical testing and Quality Assurance related tasks as neededAssists in pursuing, receiving and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditationsMaintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessaryCoordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely deliveryAssists co-workers on analytical questions, as necessaryParticipates in Lean initiatives as neededFollows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the sameManages and maintains the inventory of re-sale supply items and laboratory consumables and takes necessary steps to re-order supplies as neededManages and disposes analyzed samples as neededProvides training support for relevant analytical services (i.e. mycology, bacteriology, asbestos, ect) as neededRecommends and coordinates sample transfer as necessaryEstablishes and maintains laboratory stock culture and reference samplesPerforms root cause analysis and implements corrective actions for errors and issues as necessaryMaintains all equipment properly and co-ordinates servicing of all equipment used in the laboratory, as neededRoutinely communicates available capacity to Regional ManagerSupports other departments within the lab (mycology, asbestos, bacteriology, and other) when appropriate and as neededOther responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Supervisor/Manager**6-8 weeks of overnight travel may be required for initial training - Travel accommodations and cost will be provided.QualificationsBasic Minimum Qualifications:0-1 years of experience performing asbestos microscopy and/or 1 years of experience performing spore trap and direct exam analysis requiredAssociates degree in microbiology, biology, geology or a closely related science.Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipThe ideal candidate would possess:8 units of Microbiology courses preferredGeneral regulatory requirementsKnowledge of computers, spreadsheets, and databasesStrong computer, scientific, and organizational skills Additional InformationCompensation Range: $21 - $23 USD per hour depending on qualifications and experience.Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with overtime as needed. Qualified candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portland, OR are encouraged to apply.Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/Company 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 discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 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.In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.