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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 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.

Job Description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

The Research Technician is primarily responsible for performing laboratory tests and analyses under the direction of a lab manager or research scientist. Duties include, but are not limited to, specimen management, specimen pipetting, instrument operation/maintenance, data entry, specimen storage, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order. Applicant may be responsible for calibration of instruments and conducts routine tasks as directed. Works under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Qualifications

Essential Job Duties:

Level I – Minimum

• Perform sample preparation steps which may include specimen pipetting with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Provide support as an instrument operator to both BioPharma and Clinical projects
• Execute supervised experiments adhering to protocols.
• Perform reagent and material preparation for testing
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies, reagents and materials needed for testing
• Document remedial action, troubleshooting, quality assurance activities and instrument maintenance
• Adhere to established processing timelines
• Perform data queries of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Backup to Research Lab Assistant as volume / need requires. For example:
  • Custom labelling of samples
  • Retrieve and catalog samples for testing
  • Properly store specimens for short term and long term storage
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance duties for laboratory spaces and instrumentation
• Accurately prepare, label and store reagents, standards, controls and patient specimens for analytical, clinical and biopharma validations analysis and short and long-term storage
• Calibrate and maintain all assigned laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results
• Adhere to all quality and safety standards, as well as ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies
• Operate all laboratory equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures to ensure quality results
• Adhere to policies and protocols in the lab
• Disposes of bio hazardous materials, chemical waste, sharp and other potentially hazardous materials according to regulations
• Review daily run documentation for completeness and accuracy with provided reviewer guidelines.
• Keep accurate documentation of all research project steps according to Viracor BioPharma Eurofins regulatory guidelines
• Work closely and communicate with other lab associates to complete daily activities efficiently
• Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times
• Other duties as assigned by management

Level II – Minimum – Fully meets the responsibilities of Level I plus the following:

• Learn new techniques and instrumentation
• Function as an independent instrument operator on multiple platforms for both BioPharma and Clinical projects
• Execute higher complexity experiments adhering to protocols with limited supervision.
• Trainer of instrument operators.
• Review validation reports, standard operating procedures and study-specific work instructions for completeness and accuracy with provided reviewer guidelines.
• Accurate pipetting and bench-level skills (i.e., pipette standard curves to within accurate limits stated in procedure manual)
• Represent department and the organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes at all times
• Other duties as assigned by management

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• BS or BA in biological, physical, chemical or clinical laboratory science
• Willingness to work with potentially infectious human blood and other bodily fluids
• Ability to work with automated and manual platforms
• Must possess skills required for aseptic techniques
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies
• Position may require evening hours
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in the organization
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs with database skill preferred

Additional Information

Additional information

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

• As a Eurofins 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 comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
  

• Authorization to work in the United States without Sponsorship

  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.