Associate Microbiologist (Infant Formula)

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It 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. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

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.

Eurofins SF Analytical Laboratories is searching for an Associate Microbiologist to perform microbiological release testing of Infant Formula. The position requires following SOPs and quality control procedures to support client needs and meet client expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Use of proper handling procedures and aseptic technique.
• Ability to perform microbiological procedures such as, sample dilutions and enrichments, sample plating for quantification, sample transfers, and PCR analysis.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO 17025, FDA GMPs, and company requirements
• Perform analysis and record test data in associated logbooks or bench records
• Enter data into a Laboratory Information Management System (eLIMS) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform routine cleaning and quality checks for equipment to ensure compliance with operational specifications
• Ability to maintain laboratory environment (cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, consumables inventory, media inventory, etc.)
• Assist in media preparation and glassware washing as required 
• Plan for the assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively schedule multiple assignments.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment. 
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Ability to learn new techniques and follow written procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment and adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift approximately 30 lbs.
• Experience with PCR analyses and proper pipetting techniques
• Understanding of aseptic technique in a microbiology laboratory.

Position is full-time, Tuesday - Saturday 8 am - 5pm. Individuals in the Horsham, PA area are encouraged to apply.

 As a Eurofins at Lancaster Laboratories employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including:

• 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

To learn more about Eurofins at Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofins.com.

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

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