2nd shift Environmental Monitoring Microbiologist Group Leader (Sun-Wed) - Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC
Rensselaer, NY
About the Job
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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
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
Employee Responsibilities:
Laboratory Responsibilities
- Performs all duties relevant to the Quality Control Microbiology Analyst position as required.
- Performs environmental monitoring and compressed gas collection of controlled environments
- Performs collection of water and clean steam samples from manufacturing systems
- Performs lab support functions and inventory management
- Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory
- Performs laboratory investigation reports.
- Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LJMS) for sample and sample test result tracking.
- 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 equipment and bending down or reaching for supplies.
- Supports and monitors performance of team of analysts
- 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.
- Participates in the overtime and weekend schedule as required.
Additional Information: - Position requires significant time spent in cleanrooms with the following restrictions:
- No cosmetic products (such as makeup, false lashes, etc) are permitted and must be removed prior to entry
- Nails must be kept short, trimmed, and unadorned (no nail polish, adornments, etc)
- No jewelry may be worn, (exceptions are medical alert related and one smooth ring band)
- Hair must be able to be neatly tied back and contained in a hairnet and all facial hair must be neatly trimmed and able to be secured in a beard cover.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Laboratory experience (microbiology preferred)
- 0-2 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
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Experience with LIMS preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, or other science related degree concentration, orequivalent directly-related experience
- 0-1 year previous leadership experience
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- 10-15 Minute Phone Screen with the Recruiter
- 45 Minut
Source : Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC
