Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, 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.
Join us in shaping a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. Explore opportunities with Eurofins and be part of a global team driving scientific excellence. Apply today and make a meaningful impact!
Job Description
Laboratory Responsibilities
- Performs all duties relevant to the Quality Control Raw Materials - Utility Testing analyst position as required.
- Testing, including pH, Conductivity, Nitrate identification, Total Organic Carbon, and Appearance
- Receiving, handling, and disposing of samples
- Calibrates or verifies calibration of instruments/devices before use.
- Accurately records test results and reports any quality anomalies
- Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory and performs laboratory housekeeping as assigned
- Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for samples.
- Ensures excellent customer service to clients
- Participates in required training activities
- Complies with all pertinent regulatory agency requirements
- Training new employees on some GMP related responsibility relevant to the supervised functional areas, where appropriate
- Communicating findings and recommendations at group meetings
- Participating in and/or leading cross-functional teams to support optimal client services
- Independently investigating team quality deviations and preventing reoccurrences in support of QC operations
- Schedules the tasks above on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- A strong work ethic and ability to meet physical demands, including but not limited to, routinely lifting objects of 25 lbs. or more, walking and standing for extended periods of time, pushing or pulling carts and drums, and bending down or reaching for supplies.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Supports and monitors the performance of the team of employees
- May participate in new hire interviews
- Supports the onboarding process of new employees
- Participates in the training of other employees.
- Performs peer review of data.
- Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Disseminate administrative communications
- Demonstrate and promote the company vision
- Meet all quality and productivity metrics, and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
- Coordinate scheduling and allocation of responsibilities, and the new hire onboarding process
- Coordinates training program
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Laboratory experience
- 1+ years of cGMP experience
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a client-facing environment
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Proactively plan and multitask to maximize productivity
- Experience with LIMS preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly related experience
- 1+ years previous leadership experience
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
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
- 30 Minute Virtual Interview with Site Director
Additional Details:
This is a full-time, onsite position based on a first-shift schedule (Wednesday - Saturday 7am-5:30pm), with overtime required as needed. Candidates located within a commutable distance to Rensselaer, New York, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Hourly rate is between $28-$33, depending on education and experience
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
