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.

Participates in microbiology validation including bioburden and endotoxin validation

• Support validation testing with plate reads, pH and bioburden validation
• Participates in the writing of technical reports
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory.
• Maintains sample inventory
• Participates in training of other employees.
• May perform acceptance testing of commercially prepared microbiological culture media.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, allocation of responsibilities, training and new hire on-boarding process
• Monitors the day to day operations of QC analyst staff
• May support peer group lead operations
• Participates in training of other employees.
• Facilitate staff access to systems, controlled areas, etc. using approved procedures
• Participates in the microbiological productivity tracking and prepares monthly metrics and quality reports.
• Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Participates in new hire interviews
• Performs peer review of data.
• Participates in the overtime and weekend schedule as required.

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• QC Microbiology Laboratory experience
• 2-4 years of cGMP experience
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills
• Familiarity with Lean or 5s
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
• 1-2 years of previous dynamic team leadership experience
• 1-2 years experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• BSC experience
• Environmental monitoring experience preferred
• Microbial identification procedure knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, 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

Position is full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY are encouraged to apply.

• 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.