QC Instrumentation Analyst

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

• Coordination of lab equipment installation process including procurement approvals.
• Coordination of activities relating to the qualification, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and related systems.
• Review qualification and validation documents as needed.
• Scheduling and coordinating qualification work performed by outside contractors (includes ensuring vendors are in compliance with site requirements prior to performing equipment-related services).
• Ensure qualification activities are communicated to and scheduled with the affected QC functional area and that area management is informed.
• Review of vendor documentation in support of qualification. 
• Understand vendor specifications and track updates and critical bugs affecting hardware and software.
• Review and track, work records in BMRAM equipment database as needed.
• Support change control activities impacting QC equipment; provide impact assessments when required.
• Support investigations of equipment-related deviations as needed.
• Complies with all pertinent regulatory agency requirements.
• Writes and revises Equipment related SOPs as necessary.
• Working with Cross-function teams that will be supporting a long-term project. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or other science-related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
• Project management or coordination experience is preferred
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. Pay $25.50-28.50/hr

• 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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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.