Entry Level- Laboratory Systems Tech

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

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a candidate to coordinate instrument maintenance and qualification. This role requires technical expertise in both hardware and software, supporting installation, validation, and training. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Personal days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, no previous lab experience necessary.
• Technical expertise in instrument maintenance and validation.
• Ability to apply GMP/GLP standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument maintenance and qualification activities.
• Assist validation personnel with new technologies.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and provide training.

Skills

GMP/GLP standards

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Job 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

We are seeking a candidate to coordinate Capillary Electrophoresis, iCE, CD, and MFI instrument maintenance and qualification. The role involves serving as a technical expert for both instrument hardware and software, supporting new and existing systems through installation, configuration, validation, procedure development and review, training, troubleshooting, and software/firmware management.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Applying GMP/GLP standards in all responsibilities
• Promoting the company vision
• Maintaining regular attendance and punctuality
• Assisting validation personnel with validation approaches for new technologies, providing technical and regulatory support
• Researching instrumentation using vendor information, manuals, industry resources, and peer collaboration
• Collaborating with validation group to write validation protocols, test scripts, and related documentation, ensuring GMP compliance and thoroughness
• Assisting in writing and performing 21 CFR Part 11 evaluations and testing for computerized laboratory systems
• Coordinating installation and validation testing, documenting results, and assessing vendor documentation for compliance
• Creating procedures for new instrumentation, including operation, maintenance, and calibration/qualification; updating procedures as needed
• Performing monthly maintenance and annual qualification activities on instruments
• Troubleshooting instrumentation issues and involving vendors when necessary
• Providing operational training and participating in audits, developing responses and corrective actions
• Ensuring all activities are conducted safely and efficiently
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related field is preferred, but not required. No previous laboratory experience is necessary.

Additional Information

Benefits include a comprehensive package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, and personal days.

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship is required. Eurofins is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity and inclusion.