Associate Microbiologist (USP)

Eurofins

Posted on: June 18, 2024

Closing: July 18, 2024

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • Performs microbiological testing of raw material, finished product samples and purified water
  • Perform and document all test data in accordance with cGMPs and company SOPs.
  • Perform plate reading and result calculations for samples analyzed within the laboratory.
  • Assist in method suitability testing for new product samples.
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of all test methodologies performed in the lab including but not limited to USP <60>, <61>, <62>, and <51>
  • Document equipment performance data to ensure compliance with operational specifications.
  • Enter data into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample tracking and result reporting.
  • Maintain laboratory environment (cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, consumables inventory, media inventory, etc.)
  • Plan for the assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively schedule multiple assignments.
  • Contributes to a cohesive team environment.
  • Participates in overtime, weekend, and holiday schedule as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by laboratory supervisor/manager as required.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in life science, or other related degree
  • A four year degree can be supplemented with a combination of experience and an Associate’s degree
  • Authorization to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Requirements: 

  • Ability to learn new techniques and follow written procedures
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced environment and adjust workload based upon changing priorities
  • Ability to be flexible with schedule, and work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift approximately 30 lbs.

Preferable skillsets:

  • Understanding of good laboratory practices
  • Understanding of aseptic technique in a microbiology laboratory.

Additional Information

 

Position is full time, 5 days – 8 hour shifts (Monday – Friday) Day-Shift

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 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.

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

Eurofins

Posted on: June 18, 2024

Closing: July 18, 2024

Position Type: Full Time

Career Focus: Analyst, Microbiology, Quality

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