Quality Assurance Associate, Eurofins Environment Testing Calscience

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

The Quality Assurance (QA) Associate reports to the QA Manager and performs the following functions:

1. Monitors support equipment program;
2. Assists with generation and review of Control Charts and Method Detection Limit (MDL) studies;
3. Prepares logbooks for use in the laboratory;
4. Transcribes hard copy documents into a digital platform;
5. Assists with organization of the corrective action system;
6. Assists QA Manager with accreditation authorities including updating certification module and gathering information for renewals and amendment applications;
7. Assists in maintaining accurate information in LIMS modules including Method Limit Groups, sample splitting, equipment information, etc.
8. Assists the Quality Specialists and lab staff with internal audits, corrective action review, test method assessments, and overall implementation of the QA program;
9. Assists in scheduling of proficiency testing samples and other QC samples, including holding blanks;
10. Responsible for guidance in on-boarding new employees, creating new-hire packets, assigning new hire tasks and follow-up of their completion, and maintaining training records.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science related field is preferred. 
• Adherence to safety protocol and operation procedures; 
• Excellent customer service with a resourceful and collaborative approach in solving problems;
• Ability to function in an environment of constant change and conflicting priorities;
• Communicate well with coworkers and management; read, understand and comply with SOPs;
• Concentrate, focus, and be attentive to details;
• Use a keyboard to enter data; work under medium to high stress level;  

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a continuous basis, stand for prolonged periods; work upright, bend and use hands and arms repetitively to perform moderate physical work duties; the ability to push carts with objects on board weighing up to 50 pounds; hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and talk with individuals in person or on the phone; specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Position is full-time Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 6 pm, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Tustin, CA are encouraged to apply.

What we Offer:

• The salary range for the position is $18 - $22 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

• 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

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