Specialist: Local Analytical Definition

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.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate current lab practices and processes, specific to how they will integrate with the LIMS program, making recommendations to improve the link between the two.
• Trains and assists users on the functionality of LIMS and LIMS-based software.
• May be required to direct the LIMS conversions process.
• Troubleshoots LIMS and other database problems when necessary.
• Acts as liaison between the laboratory and IT for the development of new functionality.
• Will design code and specification changes on a case-by-case basis.
• Tests LIMS and related LIMS programs, both enhancements and fixes, when required.
• Assists in addressing issues with client deliverables (hardcopy and EDD) to ensure clients receive accurate and timely data.
• Responsible for completing requests for new LIMS accounts.
• Provides after hour on-call support for LIMS issues for the lab as needed during a conversion.
• Position requires significant out-of-town travel for meetings, training or providing assistance at laboratories that are the target of conversion efforts.
• Produce reports and provide data as needed for managerial purposes.
• Participates in LIMS and Change Management conference calls.
• Provides information/support to other LIMS Analysts as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Familiarity with analytical methodology, specifications, certificates of analysis
• Strong computer, scientific, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new tasks, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, show attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree and/or laboratory experience in the following fields or related fields: Biochemistry, Cellular/Molecular Biology, Protein Science
• Experience in Laboratory Information Management Systems
• Bachelor's degree and/or laboratory experience in the following fields or related fields: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cellular/Molecular Biology, or other STEM field

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science, business, or other related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major) required
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

The majority of our positions are Full Time, Monday- Friday, First Shift, plus additional hours, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.