Quality Control Scientist II (Raw Materials Sampling) Group Leader

Company Description

At Eurofins, your work supports global health and safety. We invest in your professional growth with opportunities to advance in the biopharmaceutical industry, backed by collaborative teams, work-life balance, and competitive benefits.

Eurofins Scientific is a global leader in life sciences, providing analytical testing across industries—from food and water to pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. We help the world’s top companies ensure their products are safe, authentic, and accurately labeled.

Job Description

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Performs all duties relevant to the Quality Control Raw Materials - Utility Testing analyst position as required.
• Testing including pH, Conductivity, Nitrate identification Total Organic Carbon, and Appearance
• Receiving, handling, and disposing of samples
• Calibrates or verifies calibration of instruments/devices before use.
• Accurately records test results and reports any quality anomalies
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory and performs laboratory housekeeping as assigned
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for samples.
• Ensures excellent customer service to clients Participates in required training activities
• Complies with all pertinent regulatory agency requirements
• Training new employees on some GMP related responsibility relevant to the supervised functional areas where appropriate
• Communicating findings and recommendations at group meetings
• Participating in and/or leading cross-functional teams to support optimal client services
• Independently investigating team quality deviations and preventing reoccurrences in support of QC operations
• Schedules above tasks on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• A strong work ethic and ability to meet physical demands including, but not limited to, routinely lifting objects of 25 lbs. or more, walking and standing for extended periods of time, pushing or pulling carts and drums and bending down or reaching for supplies.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supports and monitors performance of team of employees
• May participate in new hire interviews
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
• Participates in training of other employees.
• Performs peer review of data.
• Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Disseminate administrative communications
• Demonstrate and promote the company vision
• Meet all quality and productivity metrics, and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration
• Coordinate scheduling and allocation of responsibilities, and new hire on-boarding process
• Coordinates training program

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Laboratory experience
• 1 years of cGMP experience
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a client-facing environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Proactively plan and multitask to maximize productivity
• Experience with LIMS preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly related experience
• 1 years previous leadership experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

The work schedule will be Sun - Wed 7am-5:30pm with overtime as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, New York are encouraged to apply.

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
• Compensation range: $27 - $33

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