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Eurofins

Company 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 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 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description


Laboratory Responsibilities

• Performs bench role in assigned/trained assays (80-90% of clocked hours)
• Performs all duties relevant to the Quality Control Chemist position as required.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory.
• Updates relevant databases and prepares monthly reports.
• Performs laboratory investigation reports where deemed appropriate
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample and sample test result tracking.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supports and monitors team of analysts
• May participate in new hire interviews
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
• Participates in training of other employees.
• Performs peer review of data.
• Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Participates in overtime and weekend schedule as required.
• Able to shift priorities quickly to meet the demands of immediate testing and help otherspivot their focus when needed

Qualifications


The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Laboratory experience (chemistry/biochemistry preferred)
• Exposure to working in a GMP environment
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Knowledge of ELISA
• Experience of capillary electrophoresis
• Familiaritywith LIMS preferred
• Minimum Qualifications:
  
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or other science-related degree concentration, orequivalent directly-related experience
• Experience in Gel Electrophoresis
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

What to Expect in the Interview Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interviewwith the Recruiter
• 45 Minute Virtual Interview with Hiring Manager
• 30 Minute Virtual Interview with Regional Director

Additional Information

The position is full-time,Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.Candidates currently living within a commutable distance ofRensselaer, NYand the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Base compensation is $25-$35per hour based on experience.
• 2nd and 3rd shift positions will add a 10% and 15% differential to the base pay.

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services®(PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients' site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client's quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our websitewww.eurofinsus.com.

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

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