Quality Assurance Specialist

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.

Job Description

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision • Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
• Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
• Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
• Use opportunities to contribute to continuous quality and process improvement of QA department and of the laboratories
• Demonstrate understanding of QAU operations and functions
• Demonstrate skill in using the computer to access information, perform job functions (e.g., spreadsheets, power point), and prepare documents
• Perform investigation writing and review including thorough root cause analysis and CAPA review • Perform internal audits and walk through inspections
• Review procedures, methods and protocols • Release analytical reports
• Assist in hosting client audits
• Provide information/entries for monthly/quarterly quality reports to management
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Communicates effectively with clients and staff members
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Investigation review
• Stability QA for protocols

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would be/have:

• Motivated to be accurate and produce high quality work, with minimal supervision
• Planning, organization, and work management (multi-tasking) and follow-up skills
• Work at maximum efficiency; quality orientation; high attention to detail; meticulous work habits;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; good judgement, decision making, and problem solving; initiative and innovation abilities;
• Good computer, office equipment, and typing skills;
• Accept changes in schedules and versatility of workload and a willingness to adjust to corporate needs; work overtime if necessary;
• Professional in appearance, conduct, and company representation;
• Logical thinking process; follow and give detailed verbal and written instructions; clear understanding of priorities

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and some laboratory experience;
• At least two years related industry experience including some Quality Assurance responsibilities

Additional Information

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

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.