Facilities Maintenance Technician

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.  In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

When you join the EAS Group, you’ll become part of a team that seeks to improve scientific processes and increase efficiency while remaining detail-oriented in assisting colleagues with constructive feedback.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to work in Easton, MD. If you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn, this could be the job for you.

Facilities Maintenance Technician responsibilities include:

• Maintains and completes equipment logbooks.
• Completes maintenance, and assigned tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Collects and transports samples and equipment from off-site storage facilities. 
• Perform grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, removal of leaves, landscape maintenance, snow and ice removal, maintenance of driveways and parking areas.
• Assist scientists and other laboratory employees in the general day-to-day operation of the laboratory equipment.
• Maintains storage (organize and inventory), ensures equipment/supplies are available and in good working order.
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Set up rooms and test units for studies.
• May handle regulated materials, potential biohazard materials, and toxic chemicals using proper labeling and dilution.
• Completes documentation legibly, timely, and accurately according to all regulatory requirements.
• Other duties assigned, as needed

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, a positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Mechanical aptitude preferred

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Solid organizational skills
• Good customer service
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime required as needed.  Salary range is $17-18 an hour.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Easton, MD are encouraged to apply.

What It’s Like to Work Here:

• Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins-EAG family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
• Learning & Development: take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
• Diversity & Authenticity: we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:

✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

✓ 401k Company Matching

✓ Paid Time Off

✓ Personal Days

✓ Wellness Program

✓ Education Assistance

✓ …and more!

If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website https://www.eurofins.com/agroscience-services/

 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. 
 
Your data 
 
As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
 
Closing Date
 
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.