Environmental Monitoring Microbiologist 1st Shift (Wed-Sat) - Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC

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

• Performs environmental monitoring of process areas.
• Performs high-purity water, clean steam, and compressed gas systems sampling.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory
• Performs lab support functions and inventory management
• Cleaning of controlled temperature units, operation of the autoclave, and other basic lab support responsibilities.
• Participates in the overtime, weekend, and holiday schedule as required.
• Participates in on-call scheduling as required
• Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Participates in training of other employees.
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample and sample test result tracking.
• May perform acceptance testing of commercially prepared microbiological culture media.
• Maintaining laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory

Following Clean Room 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

• 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.
• Associates Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent relevant experience
• Relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• Environmental Monitoring experience preferred
• Microbial identification procedure knowledge
• Knowledge of cGMP is a plus
• 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
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

What to Expect in the Interview Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interviewwith the Recruiter
• 60 Minute Virtual Interview with Hiring Manager
• 30 Minute Virtual Interview with Regional Director

Additional Information

The position is full-time, first shift Wed-Sat from 7 am-5:30 pm. Candidates must be flexible to adapt to schedulechanges requiring shift changes and/or weekend work, and overtime may be required as needed.Candidates living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, New York are encouraged to a