Laboratory Technologist - 2nd Shift - ASCP Certification Required

Lancaster, PA, USA

Full-time

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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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 2024, 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

Primary Responsibilities

Level I – Minimum

• Conduct laboratory testing according to established global protocols, timelines and established procedures (SOPs) to generate high-quality, error-free, analytical results.

• Escalate issues potentially impacting patient safety, data quality, service levels

• Perform and document quality controls per set SOPs and established guidelines.

• Perform and document routine equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.

• Work with instrument vendors to perform day to day maintenance and instrument troubleshooting

• Comply with relevant GxP, DoH, CAP and CLIA where locally applicable.

• Perform duties as assigned and other relevant delegated tasks, provide support of all laboratory

• functions including inventory, stocking, housecleaning, archiving and safety tasks, act as back-up to colleagues on leave.

• Perform clinical validations; integrate with QC/technical validation.

• Review and release results to clients.

• Run and review required proficiency testing samples.

• Cross-train appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks.

Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I plus the following:

• Cross-train appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks

• Manage issues and resolve escalated issues as appropriate

Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I and II plus the following:

• Demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills through supervision, coaching, mentoring of others as required

• Assists supervisor in assigned duties such as writing SOPs, implementation of new instruments and software, verification of new study setup and priming

Qualifications

Position Specifications and Job Requirements

Level I Experience

• Minimum 1 year working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation

• Relevant ASCP certification

• Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS

Level II Experience

• Minimum 4 years working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation

• Relevant ASCP certification

• Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS

Education

• Associate of Applied Science acceptable, Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, Chemistry,

• Microbiology or Medical Technology preferred.

• If no Medical Technology degree from an accredited institution, transcripts are required.

Other

• Fluent in English.

• Ability to set and follow priorities, working accurately following set procedures and under deadlines.

• Prolonged usage of analytical and computer systems (>75% time). Ability to lift up to 20 kg (44 lb) from time to time.

• Proficient in good laboratory and documentation practices.

• Ability to multi-task with different instrumentation.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours, requested to work weekends on a rotation basis.

• Ability to perform high complexity testing.

• Capable of identifying problems, root causes and solutions, documenting deviations and notifying

• superiors.

Additional Information

Position is full-time working Monday-Friday, 1:00pm- 9:30pm with alternating Saturdays , with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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

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Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.