Certified Histo-Technologist

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

HLA Technologist Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties, calculating the results of the tests performed as necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers including physicians, client quality assurance, and executive directors
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Proactively searches for process improvements, preventative actions, and opportunities to increase efficiency
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to report patient results accurately and effectively
• Training of new employees
• Lead validation activities of new tests assays and processes
• Comfortable in interacting with inspectors (regulatory bodies; clients)
• Active participation in QMS program: Specimen investigations and investigation summaries.
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstract, and presentations
• Supports Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• In order to meet Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins DPT’s quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution or equivalent
  • Preferred one has an Advanced degree (MS)
• If required by the State in which the laboratory is located, the appropriate State License to perform clinical laboratory testing
  • CHT (ACHI) / CHS (ACHI) certification required

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical laboratory testing and meets job description
• Complete fundamental understanding of testing theory, sample requirements, ability to collect information and compose intelligent specimen investigation and summaries
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
• Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
• Skill