Junior Scientist - GMP

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) in all work areas
• Uphold the highest quality standards across all responsibilities
• Demonstrate and promote the company vision
• Exhibit strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Proactively plan and multitask to maximize productivity
• Meet all quality and productivity metrics, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
• Ensure regular attendance and punctuality
• Provide exceptional service to clients by performing duties accurately and within the expected timeframe
• Document work accurately, clearly, and in compliance with client requirements
• Understand and comply with confidentiality policies established by the company and clients
• Adhere to all company and client rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures
• Detect problems that could impact work and promptly bring them to the attention of clients
• Work independently and efficiently
• Conduct sample preparation, execute assays or methods, and analyze data as needed
• Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with client staff members
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Skills Needed:

• Strong computer, organizational, and documentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and collaboration skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Quick to learn new techniques and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient in keeping accurate records and following instructions
• Compliance with company policies

Qualifications

• General laboratory skills and background knowledge
• Additional preferences: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field

Additional Information

Position is first shift, full-time with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encourgased to apply. 

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 holidays

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

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