What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Specialist position at 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 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
Complete all training in a timely and complete manner. Perform a variety of analytical and clerical tasks supporting the analysis of drug products and raw materials. Work efficiently; prepare solutions to be utilized for analysis; clean laboratories daily, monthly and on a quarterly basis; discard solutions; perform ordering; perform maintenance and monitoring of inventory and supply chain limitations; calibrate instruments; change tanks; track equipment; and be a source of support to analytical staff. All work documented clearly. Other responsibilities may be applicable within role as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
- 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
- Communicate in writing and in person with laboratory personnel in an intelligent and clear manner
- Manages ordering and inventory of laboratory/office consumables
- Laboratory and equipment cleaning
- Solution preparation
- Reagents, office and laboratory supply ordering
- Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
- Laboratory stocking for various departments
- Delivering reagents, consumables, office and lab supplied
- Train others as needed
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Communicates effectively with client staff members
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work in the US without immediate or potential future sponsorship
Additional Information
Working schedule will be Full-Time, First Shift, Monday-Friday 6am-2pm. 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.
