Sample Management Technician

Job Description

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 physical sampling, labeling, distribution (import and export), and monitoring of samples globally
• Perform aliquot of biological critical reagents and document in ELN
• Perform Quarterly Equipment and logbook review  
• Perform Review of Equipment Temperature Data
• Serve as primary logistics coordinator for major vaccine and biologics franchises in Analytical Research & Development
• Perform appropriate second scientist and second person review as required
• Build and maintain Research LIMS specifications and specification lists for vaccine and biologics franchises
• As required, train on laboratory methods supporting key analytical method transfer activities
• Ensure all work is compliant with all regulatory expectations
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as they apply to the functions of the position

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications :

• Associate's degree in biology, chemistry, or other related degree concentration or HS Diploma with 2-3 years of related experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess :

• Strong scientific and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) 
• High level of attention to detail, in particular with the preparation of GMP documentation and the work associated with that documentation.
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Highly self-motivated, expected to contribute to the work and take ownership of projects
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Experience in classical biochemical assays and molecular biological techniques
• GMP experience
• Technical writing experience
• Experience with regulatory audits

Additional Information

Position is full-time and permanent,  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm  with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to  West Point, PA  are encouraged to apply. Daily on-site work is expected in order to be effective in this role

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.