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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
**This role requires hands on TEM experience**
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
- Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
- Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
- Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision
- Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
- Perform routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently
- Review/Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors
- Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
- Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
- Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
- Demonstrate technical writing skills and initiate/support completing investigations
- Demonstrate desire to learn independently, including new analytical techniques and non - routine analyses
- Demonstrate leadership qualities including;
- Effective communication
- Display confidence
- Demonstrate motivation and take initiative
- Follow through on assignments
- Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Independently seek out work
- Perform laboratory maintenance if required
- Support and drive LEAN initiatives
- Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Communicates effectively with client staff members
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology or other related degree concentration
- Ability to work in the US without immediate or potential future sponsorship
- Three years industry experience in cell culture and viral infectivity, ELISA, qPCR, ddPCR, or in electron microscopy techniques, such as sample preparation for TEM and ultra-microtomy
- Strong computer, scientific and organizational skills.
- Detail oriented and ability to follow lengthy instructions. Possess fine motor skills. Ability to learn new techniques and instrumentation.
Additional preferences:
- Electron Microscopy Biological Certificate of Achievement
- CEMT- Certified Electron Microscopy Technologist
- resin embedding, sectioning, and grid staining
Additional Information
Working schedule will be Full-Time, First Shift, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote.
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 USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.