Quality Control Laboratory Technician I

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.

The QC Laboratory Technician I is involved in the daily analysis of manufactured product. The position carries the responsibility to release or reject product, and is involved in the maintenance, calibration and validation of equipment used in the analysis. The Technician Is expected to conduct the duties assigned with sound technical and business judgment and to follow the practices of the laboratory.

Overall Objectives and Responsibilities

• Works and communicates effectively with QC personnel and members of other departments (Manufacturing, Customer Support, Development, Maintenance, and Logistics)
• Understands and follows documents relevant to responsibilities, e.g., Work flows, Work instructions, Checklists, Batch Records, and Logs.
• Makes Quality Control decisions according to the company's specifications in a time-sensitive manner after completion of training and demonstration of proficiency
• Is able to multi-task product analysis while paying close attention to detail
• Ensures proper daily operation of automated equipment
• Keeps equipment and work environment clean, organized, and ready for use
• Has the ability to troubleshoot and correct commonly encountered issues with lab equipment
• Maintains accurate production records according to requirements and in compliance with established Quality System standards
• Maintains consistent quality and efficiency in all work processes
• Follows all relevant company health, safety, and regulatory policies, including the handling of hazardous materials and wearing of proper PPE
• Completes applicable on-site training programs successfully
• Perofmrs other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field or experience working in manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to follow written and oral instruction.
• Ability to perform under pressure of a fast paced production environment.
• Proven ability to work well with a team with little supervision.
• Annual RCRA awareness training
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Preferences

• Previous experience working in an ISO-9000 or cGMP environment
• Previous experience in MALDI_TOF, mass spec, ESI mass spec, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, and HPLC is a plus but not necessary
• Previous experience working with general lab equipment
• Microsoft Windows and Excel proficiency and experience using lab specific software
• Previous experiince working with Hazardous Chemicals

• 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
• Monday-Friday 11:00pm-7:30am

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