Raw Materials - Wet Chemist Group Lead - 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

• Regularly testing Raw Materials using wet chemistry techniques
• Periodic Raw Material sampling activities
• Write/revise laboratory-related documentation (e.g. SOPs, SPECs)
• Maintain laboratory supplies
• Ensure continuous laboratory compliance with all cGMP requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a client-facing environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and a positive attitude
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Perform visual testing on all components of drug product container, closure, and medical device components
• May also conduct testing that supports the release of container, closure, and medical device components utilizing several manual and instrumental techniques and documenting associated test results
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Participate in required training activities
• Gathers data and documents test results.
• Complies with all pertinent regulatory agency requirements.
• Completes laboratory documentation and reviews logbook data.
• Calibrates or verifies calibration of instruments/devices prior to use.
• Interacts with outside customers or functional peer groups.
• Continuously drive to improve processes for improved performance using Lean & 5s

Leadership Responsbiliies:

• Monitors and coaches through the day-to-day operations of direct reports
• Coordinatescheduling of work/training
• Performs administrative tasks related to team member growth and development
• May be responsible for maintaining multiple projects
• Participates in overtime, weekend, and holiday testing when needed

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Life Sciences, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with GMPpreferred
• Level will be determined based on relevant education and/or experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other science-related degree concentration, orequivalent directly related experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, 1st shift 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

• 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
• Pay is between 24-27 per hour depending on education and years of experience

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