Analytical Instrumentation Technician

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking a qualified technician to coordinate instrument maintenance and validation processes. This role requires a background in chemistry or a related field and involves supporting both hardware and software aspects of laboratory instruments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Join a collaborative team where you can leverage your skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Dental and vision options

Qualifications

• Understanding of validation protocols and testing procedures.
• Ability to conduct audits and develop corrective actions.
• Experience with instrument maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument maintenance and qualification.
• Assist in writing and reviewing validation protocols.
• Conduct the installation and execution of validation testing.

Skills

GMP/GLP compliance

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany 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, , composition, authenticity, , 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

Coordinating Capillary Electrophoresis, iCE, CD, and MFI instrument maintenance and qualification; serving as technical expert for both instrument hardware and software; supporting new and existing systems through installation, configuration, validation, procedure development/review, training, troubleshooting and software/firmware management

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Assist validation personnel in determining approach to validate new technologies, providing technical and/or regulatory support
• Research instrumentation with information obtained from vendors, manuals, industry resources, and other staff performing similar functions
• Work with validation group and assist in writing validation protocols, test scripts, and related documentation in accordance with established validation program; review and assess documents written by validation personnel for approach, GMP compliance, consistency, and thoroughness, consistent with internal validation procedures
• Assist validation personnel in writing and performing 21 CFR Part 11 evaluations and testing for computerized laboratory systems
• Coordinate installation and execution of validation testing, document results, assess documentation generated by vendors or other validation personnel and summarize results obtained identifying compliance with the test plan
• Create procedures for new instrumentation to outline operation, maintenance, and calibration/qualification; maintain, update and edit department specific procedures
• Perform required monthly maintenance and yearly qualification activities on all relevant instruments
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, and enroll the assistance of the vendor when required
• Perform instrument trouble-shooting and operational training when required
• Participate in internal, client, and regulatory audits; develop audit responses and correction actions as necessary
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ): To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. (List three to five key quantifiable skills or position requirements that the candidate must have to be considered for this position.)

Education/Experience (BMQ): Bachelor's degree is but not required in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and no previous laboratory experience

Additional Information

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION

• As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
  

• Authorization to work in the United States without Sponsorship

  Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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

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