Scientist
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 6.7 billion Euros turnover, over 940 laboratories across 59countries and about 61,000 staff.

Job Description

To conduct and assist in the performance of assays employing or testing microbiological agents or microbes.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to a small team of researchers using bacterial test systems (i.e., Ames assay).
• Assist in writing, reviewing and editing reports, protocols and SOP's.
• Train other staff members.
• Set-up and conduct experiments in accordance with Protocol and SOP's.
• Efficiently carry out procedures necessary to complete each project with minimal supervision.
• Meticulously maintain precise records of all experiments in accordance with good laboratory practice.
• Assist in the collection of samples
• Culture and enumerate infectious bacterial pathogens using routine microbiological techniques.
• Participate in preparation of documentation for regulatory submissions, present results in project team meetings and document findings in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. degree or equivalent experience; in microbiology, toxicology, animal science or biology is preferred. At least 3 years of experience with standard microbiology methods and procedures is essential. Computer proficiency, strong analytical/problem solving skills and management, and supervisory skills are desirable.

The individual holding this position must be of highest integrity and have a very strong sense of responsibility, be detail orientated with good oral and written communication skills and be willing and able to work with little or no supervision. He/she must be mature, self-motivated, adaptable, and possess a positive attitude towards learning new skills, be well organized, capable of adapting to a broad spectrum of responsibilities and be able to maintain meticulous and accurate records. Adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) is of utmost importance.

• Follow all PSL safety requirements.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator required.
• Current tetanus vaccination.

Additional Information

Position is a full time Monday-Friday, 9-5 p.m., with overtime as needed.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• PTO and Holidays

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofins.com

Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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