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 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.

Job Description

• Collects samples for Environmental monitoring (EM) and Utilities monitoring (UM). Responsible for all sample collection and logistics as needed.
• Coordinates testing materials and supplies needed for testing
• Performs Basic Microbiology laboratory testing following standard procedures for all samples, including but not limited to all in-process samples, raw materials, EM and utilities samples for Bioburden, Endotoxin, plate reading, and microbial identification
• Performs sterility testing, isolator qualification and routine operations and maintenance
• Sample and data entry into LIMS system
• Reviews general lab testing results
• Troubleshoots routine assays
• General laboratory support and laboratory maintenance in a cGMP laboratory including maintaining laboratory supplies needed for operations, maintenance of analytical instruments, purchasing and receiving of laboratory supplies (media, kits, etc.)
• Ensures CAPAs are being followed in the laboratory areas
• Notifies client management and assists with the initiation of events (such as deviations) in the quality systems

Qualifications

BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related scientific discipline
• Knowledgeable in basic sciences and Microbiology laboratory methods and procedures
• Hands-on experience in an academic lab setting using aseptic technique and other Microbiological lab techniques
• Authorization to work in the United States without restrictions or sponsorship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a GMP QC Microbiology Laboratory, knowledge of all compendial test methods (Bioburden, Endotoxin, sterility testing) preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Experience with microbial ID systems (MALDI, MicroSeq)

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm (2nd Shift) - some overtime and weekend work may be required as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Holly Springs, NC are encouraged to apply.

• 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 PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.