Location: Rensselaer,NY, USA
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 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.
Job Description
Laboratory Responsibilities
* Performs all duties relevant to the Quality Control Microbiology Analyst position as required.
* Performs environmental monitoring and compressed gas collection of controlled environments
* Performs collection of water and clean steam samples from manufacturing systems
* Performs lab support functions and inventory management
* Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory
* Performs laboratory investigation reports.
* Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LJMS) for sample and sample test result tracking.
* Schedules above tasks 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 equipment and bending down or reaching for supplies.
Leadership Responsibilities
* Leading direct reports, group leaders and their teams, and serving clients in technical settings, such as laboratories or manufacturing facilities
* Disseminate administrative communications
* Demonstrate and promote the company vision
* Proactively plan and multitask to maximize productivity
* Meet all quality and productivity metrics, and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
* Coordinate scheduling and allocation of responsibilities, and new hire on-boarding process
* Coordinates training program
* Development of teambuilding strategies and initiatives
Application of Lean concepts to improve
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
* Laboratory experience (microbiology preferred)
* 3-5 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
* Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
* Experience with LIMS preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
* 3-5 year previous leadership experience
* Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
The position is full-time, Monday-Friday 7 am-3:30 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY, and the surrounding areas 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
* Base compensation is $35-$41 per hour based on experience.
* 2nd and 3rd shift positions will add a 10% and 15% differential to the base pay.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.