Compendial Scientist I

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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The Scientist I is responsible for testing following written procedures, capable of maintaining and troubleshooting lab equipment based on written procedures, and the execution of written protocols with limited supervision.

KEY POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Sample Analysis and data review (50%)
• Execute protocols in accordance with project objectives (30%)
• Troubleshoot and maintain instrumentation under the direct supervision of lab or department leadership (10%)
• Clean and maintain departmental areas (5%)
• Provide support for the laboratory’s Quality Systems through the completion of any QA-required documentation and upkeep of personnel training record. (5%)
• Additional instrument training is preferred due to the high degree of sophistication of methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of appropriate regulatory requirements is desired (e.g., 21 CFR Part 210 / 211, 820, etc.)
• Operates in accordance with the lab’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), applicable good laboratory practices (GLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly work area.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Routine use of computer applications, primarily Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel)
• LabWare Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Significant use of basic lab equipment (i.e., balances, stir plates, hotplates, baths, etc.) and instrumentation (i.e., meters, spectrophotometers, balances, etc)

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: Bachelors, Science discipline
• Experience: BS: 2+ years; MS: 0 years

Additional Information

Position is full-time, first shift position, Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Jacksonville, FL are encouraged 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.