QC Microbiology Scientist
Eurofins Scientific
Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.
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.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career, apply with us today!
Job Description
Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Routine and non-routine microbiological and analytical testing such as bioburden testing, bacterial endotoxin testing, conductivity testing, total organic carbon testing on utility samples.
- Quarterly and annual trending of environmental monitoring and plant utility microbial data.
- Perform environmental monitoring of production clean rooms (including during aseptic processing and media fills) using non-viable particle counters, contact plates and microbial air samplers
- Sampling of plant utilities (WFI, purified water, compressed gas) using non-viable particle counters and microbial air samplers
- Plate reading and enumeration
- Maintain compliance with applicable ICH, GMP and safety regulations. Notify management of unexpected results, procedural deviations and equipment problems
- Actively contribute to the maintenance of a clean, safe working environment in the laboratories
Qualifications
This role may be for you if you have:
- BS in Microbiology, Biology, or other related field of study plus at least 1.5 years of related experience
- Experience working in a GMP environment
- Strong aseptic technique
- Team player
- Strong communication
- Customer Service mindset
Additional Information
What to Expect in the Hiring Process:
- 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
- 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
Additional Details:
The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Chester, Pennsylvania, 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
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites 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 a 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 website www.eurofinsus.com.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
