Microbiology Associate Sample Prep Tech
Part-timeMadison, WIPart-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
The Microbiology Associate Sample Prep Tech learns to prepare samples for laboratory testing, communicate sample information and discrepancies, and respond to internal customer inquiries. The role is part-time at Eurofins’ Madison laboratory and includes physical work such as standing, bending, reaching, and lifting. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the lab and be able to lift up to 50 pounds for short periods.
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Madison, WI, USA
Part-time
Company Description
Interested in contributing to improving and saving lives? Eurofins Food Chemistry Madison is growing and we're looking for amazing team members to join us.
In 2021 we moved into a brand new ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Madison, WI designed to conduct food chemistry testing specializing in infant formula, sole-source nutrition products, hemp and CBD, dietary supplements, and a variety of botanicals. Our testing portfolio includes vitamins, minerals, contaminants, pesticides and shelf-life studies.
We test of a variety of instrumentation including UPLC, HPLC, GC, and LCMS technologies. We offer an innovative and collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to develop expertise on a wide variety of analytical instruments! If you are looking for an opportunity to work for an exciting growth oriented company, we look forward to talking with you!
Job Description
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Learns to perform any combination of sample preparation tasks to ensure sample homogeneity which includes but is not limited to labeling, transferring, liquid nitrogen use, milling, blending, weighing, disposal of samples, etc.
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Learns to communicate sample information.
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Communicates discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
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Learns to handle internal customer inquiries and requests.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Working knowledge of computers.
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1+ years of experience desired.
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Customer service skills including attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality and communication skills.
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Ability to identify and communicate customer service needs.
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Ability to learn new tasks
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Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently
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Reside within a commutable distance to Madison, WI lab
Additional Information
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Overtime and weekend work as required.
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Will be exposed to potential food allergens (ex. Milk, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, etc.).
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Physical requirements include, but not are limited to, standing, bending, reaching and lifting. May work in walk-in cold storage units.
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Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.
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Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for short periods of time.
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Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
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Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
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Will be exposed to potential food allergens
What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.
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.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,141 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$50–70K/yr246 salary ranges
- Wisconsin median$21–27/hr46 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 93 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Wisconsin and 2,141 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- Advocate Health13 open
- Actalent8 open
- Eurofins US Network (this employer)4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (906 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,164 of the 2,141 open Laboratory Technician jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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