Mechanical Test Technician at Eurofins in Santa Clara, California

Job Description:

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 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.




Job Description



Mechanical Test Technician. This position is for a temporary contract that will last between 3 to 6 months.



Responsibilities:




Test Setup and Execution

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  • Prepare test specimens according to instructions.
  
  
  • Set up and operate mechanical testing equipment as instructed.
  
  
  • Conduct mechanical tests on samples as instructed.
  
  
  • Monitor test parameters and adjust as needed during testing.
  
  
  
  

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  • Accurately record test data.
  
  
  
  

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  • Adhere to established quality control procedures and standards.
  
  
  • Identify and report any discrepancies or non-conforming results.
  
  
  
  

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  • Follow all safety protocols related to handling test samples, operating equipment, and working in a laboratory environment.
  
  
  
  

• High level of precision and accuracy in data collection and recording.


• Ability to document test results clearly and concisely.

• Primarily based in a laboratory environment with exposure to various mechanical testing equipment.


• Involves lifting and handling test samples.


• Adherence to safety protocols is critical.

• High School Diploma


• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.


• Previous experience as a mechanical test technician or related role is beneficial but not required.

• $27.00/hour to $30.00/hour (Depends on experience).

• Temporary position, 3-6 month duration


• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

• 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