Extractables & Leachables Scientist II

Company: Eurofins
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

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

Perform various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products; reviewing/preparing standards and samples for analysis and running a variety of equipment or instrumentation independently; troubleshoot and solve instrumental and/or method problems; working efficiently; ensuring that client received quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations; evaluate current systems and suggest process improvements when appropriate; write complete and detailed investigations independently; support multiple projects simultaneously; demonstrate leadership qualities and train newer analysts.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

--- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate

--- Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility

--- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision

--- Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration

--- Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity

--- Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration

--- Regular attendance and punctuality

--- Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision

--- Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.

--- Perform routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently

--- Demonstrate the ability to multitask

--- Perform all work independently

--- Serve as a trainer for newer analysts

--- Review/Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors

--- Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods

--- Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation

--- Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's

--- Demonstrate technical writing skills and initiate/support completing investigations

--- Demonstrate desire to learn independently, including new analytical techniques and nonroutine analyses

--- Demonstrate leadership qualities including;

o Effective communication

o Display confidence

o Demonstrate motivation and take initiative

o Follow through on assignments

--- Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data

--- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

--- Independently seek out work

--- Perform laboratory maintenance if required

--- Support and drive LEAN initiatives

--- Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires

--- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

--- Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace

--- Performs other duties as assigned

--- Communicates effectively with client staff members

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. (List three to five key quantifiable skills or position requirements that the candidate must have to be considered for this position.)

Education/Experience (BMQ): Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience

Additional Information

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

• As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
  
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  
  Eurofins USA Medical Devices is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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