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
Perform various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products; reviewing/preparing standards and samples for analysis and running a variety of equipment or instrumentation independently; troubleshoot and solve instrumental and/or method problems; working efficiently; ensuring that client received quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations; evaluate current systems and suggest process improvements when appropriate; write complete and detailed investigations independently; support multiple projects simultaneously; demonstrate leadership qualities and train newer analysts.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
- Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
- Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision
- Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
- Perform routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently
- Demonstrate the ability to multitask
- Perform all work independently
- Serve as a trainer for newer analysts
- Review/Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors
- Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
- Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
- Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
- Demonstrate technical writing skills and initiate/support completing investigations
- Demonstrate desire to learn independently, including new analytical techniques and non routine analyses
- Demonstrate leadership qualities including;
- Effective communication
- Display confidence
- Demonstrate motivation and take initiative
- Follow through on assignments
- Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Independently seek out work
- Perform laboratory maintenance if required
- Support and drive LEAN initiatives
- Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Communicates effectively with client staff members
Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. (List three to five key quantifiable skills or position requirements that the candidate must have to be considered for this position.)
Education/Experience (BMQ): Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience
Additional Information
Position is full-time, 1st shift hours available. 8 AM- 5 PM
Authorization to work in the United States without Sponsorship is required.
Additional information
· Position is Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.
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- 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
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.