Entry Level Chemist- Package Testing

Eurofins; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Laboratory Analyst in Lancaster, PA for a 4/10 schedule on the 2nd or 3rd shift. The role involves performing analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products, preparing standards, and delivering high-quality data in a GMP/GLP environment.

You will review data, operate instruments, and collaborate with colleagues while adhering to regulatory requirements. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and career growth within Eurofins USA Medical Devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry or related field.
• Authorized to work in the US indefinitely without sponsorship.
• Med device experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GMP/GLP compliance in all responsibilities.
• Maintain high quality standards and accurate data reporting.
• Collaborate with team and client staff to deliver quality results.
• Perform analyses, sample prep, and instrument operation as directed.
• Document data clearly, with regulatory compliance.
• Utilize Excel/Windows tools for data processing and reporting.

Skills

GMP/GLP adherence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology/biology/biochemistry

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Instrumentation understanding

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

**Please note this position is a 4/10 schedule on 2nd or 3rd shift**

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 and promotes the company vision
• 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
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• 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
• Independently seek out work
• Perform laboratory maintenance
• Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Communicates effectively with client staff members

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and noindustrylaboratory experience
• Authorizedto work in the USINDEFINITELYwithout restriction or sponsorship
• Med device experience is a plus

Additional Qualifications:

• good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-concious, 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

Working schedule will beFull-Time, Second or Third Shift, Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, 2pm-12am or 12am-10am. Candidatescurrently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PAare encouraged to apply. No relocation assistance will be given.25% travel may be required. This position isNOTremote.

• 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 Medical Devices is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.