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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.
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
Water Systems
- Perform GMP reviews of microbiological testing data for facility and laboratory water purification systems, including LAL and bioburden results.
- Review analytical testing data for water systems, including TOC, conductivity, and EU WFI chemical testing.
- Review qualification and media release testing documentation.
- Review facility cleaning and in-process testing data such as endotoxin, bioburden, biological indicators (BI), HPLC, protein concentration, pH, and osmolality.
- Initiate and follow up on deviations when alert or action limits are exceeded, by established procedures.
- Support the preparation and completion of quarterly trend reports.
Raw Materials
- Conduct GMP reviews of raw material test data, including general appearance, identification, and FTIR results.
- Review testing data for house gas and air sampling.
- Initiate and follow up on out-of-specification (OOS) results and excursions beyond action limits per procedural requirements.
- Manage the electronic and physical receipt, log-in, and distribution of incoming QC samples and testing materials.
- Complete sample custody chains and ensure proper sample disposal.
- Prepare and ship samples or materials to internal and external labs.
- Perform aliquoting of bulk samples, assay standards, controls, and custom reagents.
Laboratory Support
- Assist in drafting, revising, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment including pipettes, balances, plate readers, and pH meters.
- Clean incubators, biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, refrigerators, and cold rooms; defrost freezers as needed.
- Prepare disinfectant solutions and maintain solvent wash bottles and water baths.
- Conduct regular GMP lab sweeps to maintain a compliant and orderly environment.
- Support investigations related to equipment out-of-tolerance (OOT) events and temperature excursions involving refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and pipettes.
- Review and maintain weekly Distributed Control System (DCS) documentation.
- Participate in investigations and tasks relevant to assigned responsibilities under the task order.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, with at least 1 year of experience in Quality Control within the pharmaceutical industry
- Prior experience in a Quality Control laboratory environment is preferred
- Hands-on experience working in a cGMP-regulated setting is required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong scientific, computer, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and maintains a positive, solution-focused attitude
- Capable of learning new techniques quickly, managing multiple tasks, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to SOPs and company policies
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without restrictions or sponsorship
Additional Information
What to Expect in the Hiring Process:
- 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
- 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
Additional Details:
The position is permanent, on-site and full-time, Monday-Friday from 7 am-3 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of King of Prussia, PA, and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
Excellent full-time benefits include:
- comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holiday
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites, dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR, and a great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients’ quality systems and equipment.
To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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