Laboratory Analyst II

Company: Eurofins
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Company DescriptionEurofins 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 is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. 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.In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR --- 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Job DescriptionAnalyst II is responsible for performing laboratory analysis on samples received from outside customers as assigned. Provides peer guidance to junior staff and collaborates with laboratory supervisors to complete initiatives and maintain operational readiness of laboratory.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Understand and follow all procedures and processes required to maintain Regulatory Compliance (i.e. GxP, FDA/GLP and GCP, OECD, CLIA, etc.) and complete annual GxP trainingPrepare chemical solutions while following standardized forms, standard operating procedures, and test methods.Perform routine testing of clinical samples following all applicable SOPs.Performs qualification of reagents as needed.Perform peer review of dataProvides cross-functional support to other departments as requiredAnalyze and report data using LIMS and/or calculation sheets.Mentors and trains junior staffLends scientific rationale to method troubleshooting and performs investigational assaysHelps maintain laboratory equipmentAssist with maintaining a safe and clean laboratory space following EHS requirements.Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlinesAdheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirementsPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, or related science.2-3 year experience in a GxP environment.Ability to pipet accurately especially in small volumes.Ability to multi-task effectively, demonstrate excellent time management skills, and work under pressure.Strong attention to detail and organization skills.Strong math skills with the ability to calculate dilutions, molarity, normality, and averages.Effectively communicate both verbal and written.Knowledge of Microsoft software (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Teams).ELISA experience mandatory.Flow Cytometry, Cell Culture, EliSpot experience a plus.Have a positive attitudeSuccessful completion of the company's safety program required prior to working in the lab.Additional InformationSalary range of $23-$24/hourExcellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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