Senior Scientist I - Microbiologist

at  Eurofins USA BioPharma Services

IN 2023, EUROFINS GENERATED TOTAL REVENUES OF EUR 6.515 BILLION, AND HAS BEEN AMONG THE BEST PERFORMING STOCKS IN EUROPE OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS.

Job Description

• Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures
• Perform/review routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently
• Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP’s
• Support onboarding of new instrumentation including performing/reviewing IQ/OQ/PQ data or qualifications
• Demonstrate technical writing skills and complete investigations independently
• Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
• Suggest and implement lab improvements or modify existing processes to maximize quality and productivity; support and drive LEAN initiatives
• Identify or support speaking or publishing opportunities and assist with driving to publication or presentation (either internally or externally)
• Assist in diagnosing problems; solve simple problems, and suggest solutions to complex problems in professional area

QUALIFICATIONS

• Use of proper handling procedures and aseptic technique.
• Ability to perform microbiological procedures such as, sample dilutions and enrichments, sample plating for quantification, sample transfers, and environmental monitoring of process areas
• May perform acceptance testing of prepared microbiological culture media.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample and sample test result tracking
• Participates in overtime, weekend, and holiday on-call scheduling as required.
• Familiarity with USP <61,62,85,51, 71> water testing, LAL, bioburden, sterility isolator
  Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm . Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cary, NC 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

Please refer the Job description for details