Associate Scientist - Microbiology (1st shift) - Eurofins
Lancaster, PA
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 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.
Job Description
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Perform basic micro lab techniques/analyses or prepare media, based on job function
- Enter data into computer system
- Maintain/calibrate equipment
- Perform destruct runs
- Prepare and wash glassware
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Attention to detail; able to do repetitive work
- Read/follow written instructions; organize/prioritize workload
- Able to work with others; perform multiple tasks simultaneously; organized and logical thinking (i.e., intuitiveness, deductive reasoning); flexibility; function under medium stress level
- BS in Sciences (Microbiology or Chemistry Preferred)
- Good Organization Skill
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Previous experience within a lab setting, GMP experience preferred
Additional Information
Working schedule will be TUES-SAT 8a-4p Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PAare encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS SECOND SHIFT
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 holiday
Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Source : Eurofins
