Laboratory Analyst I
Eurofins

Job Info

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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 agroscienceContract Research Organizationservices. 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 specializedand 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 decentralizedand 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.

Job Description

The Laboratory Analyst I will support the Sample Analysis Team and is responsible for the overall analysis of samples received from clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine testing of clinical and non-clinical samples received from clients.
• Prepares and maintains chemical solutions required for testing using standardized formulas or SOPs.
• Proactively ensures test method is actionable by checking and maintaining inventory of reagents and buffers required to execute test method; orders additional material if needed.
• Ensures laboratory trash and expired reagents are disposed of properly.
• Helps in maintaining assigned laboratory equipment and performs verifications or maintenance when needed.
• Analyze and report data using LIMS and/or calculation sheets.
• Effectively documents sample analysis execution, including necessary reagent calculations, by following good documentation practices.
• Reports and documents any deviations upon finding.
• Assists in assay re-qualification or reagent qualification as needed.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides cross-functional support to other departments as needed.
• Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines.
• Understands and follows all procedures and processes required for work performed under Regulatory Compliance (e.g., GxP, FDA, GLP, GDP, GCP, OECD, and CLIA) and attends annual GLP training.
• Reads and complies with internal and customer SOPs as required and maintains training file.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner by adhering to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required.

Education/Experience (BMQ):

• Bachelor's Degree with 0 to 1 years of experience
• Associate's Degree with > 1 year experience
• 0 to 1 year of experience in a GxP environment
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as test methods, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to coworkers, supervisors, and clients.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as averages, dilutions, volumes, molarity, and normality.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information is available.
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting meeting the physical requirements of laboratory experiments.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Have a positive attitude.

Other Factors:

• Successful completion of the company's safety program required prior to working in the lab

Disclaimer:

This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be included as needed within the work group or the company as a whole.

Additional Information

• 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

As an employee of Eurofins Viracor or Eurofins Viracor BioPharma Services, I understand that it is my duty and responsibility to uphold the Corporate Values and Code of Conduct at all times. If I have any questions regarding my job description or any duties or requirements contained within, I understand it is my responsibility to share these concerns with my manager and/or Human Resources.

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

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