Laboratory Technologist, Global Central Labs
Eurofins

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

Accurately analyze specimens and handle equipment according to study and client specifications. Perform and document routine and non-routine analysis that delivers on-time, correct results. Validate results using technical and clinical rules with supporting IT systems. Deliver on-time, high-quality data that ultimately will be uploaded seamlessly into the central database, can be reported to investigators and sponsors and properly powers the statistical analysis for a successful submission to regulatory bodies.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct laboratory testing according to established global protocols, timelines and established procedures (SOPs) to generate high-quality, error-free, analytical results.
• Escalate issues potentially impacting patient safety, data quality, service levels
• Perform and document quality controls per set SOPs and established guidelines.
• Perform and document routine equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with relevant GxP, DoH, CAP and CLIA where locally applicable.
• Perform duties as assigned including assist supervisor in writing SOPs and other relevant delegated tasks, provide support of all laboratory functions including inventory, stocking, housecleaning, archiving and safety tasks, act as back-up to colleagues on leave.
• Perform clinical validations; integrate with QC/technical validation.

• Minimum 1 year working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation
• Relevant ASCP certification
• Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS
• Associate of Applied Science acceptable, Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Medical Technology preferred.
• Authorization to work within the US for any employer, indefinitely, without sponsorship.

• Ability to set and follow priorities, working accurately following set procedures and under deadlines.
• Ability to withstand prolonged usage of analytical and computer systems (>75% time).
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg from time to time
• Proficient in good laboratory and documentation practices.
• Ability to multi-task with different instrumentation.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, requested to work weekends on a rotation basis.
• Ability to perform high complexity testing.
• Capable of identifying problems, root causes and solutions, documenting deviations and notifying superiors.

• 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