Microbiologist Level I- Analyst

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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

To be able to perform all functions related to sample preparation through sample completion. To be able to provide training as needed for these functions. Learns to function as a lead point person in the laboratory on a day to day basis and is able to facilitate work flow and direct others. Has more involvement in project work. May need guidance for work instruction and SOP and method revision and creation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use of proper handling procedures and aseptic technique.
• Perform all functions relating to sample preparation through sample completion.
• Perform confirmation work.
• Provide training on applications as needed.
• Perform project work as needed.
• Able to troubleshoot work.
• Create and revise forms, work instructions or SOP’s with guidance.
• Document work and maintain laboratory records.
• Plan for 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.
• Facilitates the work flow for other microbiologists in the lab.
• Reviews sample login prior to samples testing being initiated in the lab.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

• 4 year applicable degree (Microbiology, Biotechnology); and or, 3+ year of related experience
• Ability to learn new tasks.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently

An Ideal Candidate possess the following traits:

• Highly Meticulous
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Detail Oriented
• A Team Player

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

• Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment). Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time.
• Work may require lifting of weights of up to 40 lbs.
• Overtime, weekend and holiday work as required.
• May include second shift work.
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens.

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Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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.