Lead Molecular Technologist (3rd Shift)

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Molecular Technologist  Lead is responsible for specimen labeling, processing, test performance and storage, lab maintenance, supply stocking, logging temperature and lot numbers, aliquoting reagents, and following standard lab procedures, safety guidelines, and HIPAA polices. The position is also responsible for processing samples with molecular technologies other than TEM-PCR, such as qPCR. On days assigned as lead, also responsible for reviewing patient testing data and QC results, reporting test results, overall direction of patient testing, and communication of testing to Client Services, clients, sales, and the next lead. Responsible for training and competency assessment of testing personnel.

Lead Molecular Technologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Technical Duties                               

• Follow standard operating procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and maintain accurate documentation for specimen traceability.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• After initial training, perform assigned TEM-PCR lab duties accurately and efficiently, including properly handling equipment. 
• Stock laboratory with supplies in addition to clean and decontaminate laboratory instruments and testing areas.
• Setup and perform testing of samples for troubleshooting, clinical, and stability studies.
• Setup and assist with validation and verification studies of laboratory tests.
• Properly document records of studies performed, assuring traceability.
• After initial training, perform assigned qPCR lab duties accurately and efficiently including properly handling qPCR equipment.

QC Duties                                                                 

• Adhere to all processes put into place by the Quality Assurance and Safety Officer.
• Consult with the QC Supervisor and/or the Quality Assurance and Safety Officer about all quality concerns in a timely fashion.
• Ensure reagents are QC tested before use with patient testing or concurrently with their first use.

Lead Duties                                                               

• Handle problems, troubleshooting, and judgment calls when situations arrive that are not addressed in any procedure, which includes consulting with a Technical Supervisor or the Laboratory Director when needed.
• Review communication channels frequently to ensure all timely needs are handled and all updates are communicated properly.
• Document processing errors, non-conformances, or deviations from standard procedure that may occur.
• Coordinate any delayed testing and delay notifications according to policy.
• Assure all repeat specimens and client error resolutions are in testing, and that no specimen is delayed testing due to an oversight.
• Verify client errors and log them in the Laboratory Information System.