Equipment and Facilities Specialist

Company: Eurofins USA
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job 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 2019, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR --- 4.56 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Job Description* Oversees procurement and contract management for facilities related matters* Oversees procurement and contract management for laboratory equipment related matters* Provides routine building and grounds maintenance* Replace, perform minor repair of, and maintain electrical and plumbing fixtures; perform minor carpentry and painting at facility; and monitor facility backup generator system* Responsible for set up and take down of conference rooms for large meetings* Assists in the management of building security* Controls utilities infrastructure* Participates in space management* Aids in the maintenance of facility records* Assists in facility and equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs* Maintains positive relationships with employees, vendors, and service providers* Assists in maintaining inventory of critical parts and supplies for facility.* Responds to off hours alarms and/or events as required.* Assists the equipment and validation team and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.* Provides assistance on equipment maintenance and validation issues and executions.* Performs certain qualifications of equipment after repair or movement within the laboratory.* Acts as a participant in instrument selection, evaluation and validation, acquisition, implementation, and performance monitoring.* Assists in set up of laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for testing GxP or CLIA samples or research samples.* Ensures required equipment maintenance is completed per the facility's Standard Operating Procedures. Oversees the calibration, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment for the laboratory, via 3rd party vendors, to ensure conformance to established calibration standards and facility's Standard Operating Procedures.* Analyzes and resolves or assists employees in solving work problems.* Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet deadlines and schedules.* Writes and reviews standard operating procedures, validation plans and reports. Assures that all standard operating procedures are followed appropriately and regulatory requirements are met.* Assists the development and deployment of systems for equipment management, assessment, and routine current status updates.* Demonstrates and promotes the company vision* Regular attendance and punctuality* Applies GMP/GLP/GCP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate* Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner* Performs other duties as assignedQualificationsThe Ideal Candidate would possess:* Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.* Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.* Ability to write reports and correspondence.* Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to coworkers, supervisor and clients.* Proficient in Excel and Word.* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information is available.* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.* A positive attitudeBasic Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering related field from a four-year college or university* Greater than 2 years' experience with equipment, metrology and validation in a regulated setting.* Vocational/technical schooling equivalency combined with > 5 years' experience with equipment, metrology, and validation in a regulated setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorshipAdditional InformationPosition is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of St. Charles,--MO 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 holidaysEurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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