Operations Technician

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.

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

ABOUT GOLD STANDARD DIAGNOSTICS: Building on the experience and scientific excellence of Gold Standard Diagnostics, we are a fast growing, global provider of diagnostic test kits and lab consumables in the fields of bioanalytical testing for the food, feed, environmental, animal health and clinical industries.

We offer a broad range of product test kits covering: Allergens Foodborne, Pathogens, Bacterial Culture Media, GMOs, Mycotoxins, Veterinary Drug Residues, Animal Speciation, Veterinary Diagnostics, Environmental & Water Testing

To learn more about Gold Standard Diagnostics, please explore our website at https://www.goldstandarddiagnostics.com/

POSITION & OBJECTIVES: The Operations Technician for Gold Standard Diagnostics Horsham will participate in all operational processes on a day to day basis, including receiving of raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, and labelling activities, and shipment of product. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Receive and inspect raw materials 

• Unload and identify raw materials at loading dock
• Complete receiving paperwork, label and store material properly

2. Dehydrated media production

• Follow batch records and work instructions
• Weigh, mill, and blend powders in accordance with batch record
• Package and label blended media

3. Liquid Media production 

• Follow batch records and work instructions
• Prepare media in accordance with batch record and fill appropriate containers with appropriate amounts of media
• Learn and Operate autoclave to sterilize media
• Package and label finished product

4. Shipping and logistics 

• Pick and pack customer orders
• Schedule freight pickups and ensure product is shipped based on promised delivery dates

Qualifications

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate has 1-5 years of experience in a quality regulated (ISO, FDA cGMP, or other) environment. Experience with powder blending, liquid handling, and/or steam sterilization is highly desired. Knowledge of ISO 13485 standards is preferred. In addition: 

• Ability to adapt to changing production demands and business growth
• Background and/ or formal education in Microbiology is a plus
• Commitment to following the organization’s Quality Management System and complying with ISO 13485 guidelines and FDA GMP requirements for medical devices
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work standing for long periods of time
• Ability to operate large automated blending and filling equipment
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including dust mask and safety goggles
• Commitment to good manufacturing practices and lab/warehouse safety
• Ability to move up to 100 pounds
• Able to work occasional evenings or weekends as required
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Additional Information

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