Associate Scientist- Entry Level

Eurofins QTA Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to join their team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will apply your scientific knowledge and skills to ensure quality and compliance in laboratory operations. You'll be responsible for performing analyses, preparing samples, and documenting results while adhering to strict GMP and GLP standards. With a commitment to client service and teamwork, this role is perfect for someone looking to start their career in the life sciences field. Join a company that values your contribution and offers excellent benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; no previous lab experience needed.
• Good work habits and sound scientific logic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory operations with accuracy and precision.
• Document testing and results in compliance with regulations.
• Communicate effectively and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Client service focused

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multitasking

Sound scientific logic

Education

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

Tools

MS Windows applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

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 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

Completing all training in a timely and complete manner; working with an experienced analyst/mentor performing various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products; reviewing or preparing standards and samples for analysis and running any equipment or instrumentation independently and/or with guidance; working efficiently; ensuring that the client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• 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.
• Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Perform/Review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
• Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors.
• Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods.
• Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation.
• Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's.
• Use MS Windows applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook email.
• Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Perform laboratory maintenance and ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace.
• Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires.

Qualifications

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.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and no previous laboratory experience required.
• Ability to work on the US without immediate or future sponsorship.
• Good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-conscious, accurate).
• Sound scientific logic.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of instrumentation.
• Client service focused.
• Demonstration of organizational skills.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision upon training completion on assigned task.
• Ability to handle multitasking.

Additional Information

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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