Entry Level Environmental Monitoring Sampler - 1st Shift (Sun-Wed)

Eurofins Scientific SE; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences seeks an Entry Level Environmental Monitoring Sampler for first shift. This indoor lab position involves essential tasks in biopharmaceutical manufacturing cleanrooms, focusing on environmental monitoring and sample management. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Life Sciences, with a strong attention to detail and communication skills, ensuring compliance within GMP-regulated environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Yearly goal-based bonus

Qualifications

• Understanding of microbes and methods of contamination.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong computer and scientific skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms.
• Document and manage samples per GMP requirements.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and supplies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Entry Level Environmental Monitoring Sampler - 1st Shift (Sun-Wed)

• Full-time

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, apply with us today!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compliance-driven individual to join our team as an Environmental Monitoring Sampler. In this role, you will perform critical environmental monitoring and sampling within GMP-regulated cleanrooms and classified process areas to ensure product safety and facility control.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs environmental monitoring of biopharmaceutical manufacturing cleanrooms and process areas.
• Performs sampling of high-purity water, clean steam, and compressed gas systems
• Handles, documents, and manages samples according to procedures and GMP requirements
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory
• Performs lab support functions and inventory management
• Performs cleaning of controlled temperature units, operates the autoclave, and performs other basic lab support responsibilities.
• Assists in coordinating equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample and sample test result tracking.
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory
• Participates in the overtime, weekend, and holiday schedule as required.
• Participates in on-call scheduling as required
• Participates in the training of other employees.

MinimumQualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent relevant experience
• Understanding of microbes, microorganisms, and methods of contamination
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
  Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

PreferredQualifications

• Relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• Environmental Monitoring experience
• cGMP Experience
• Experience with LIMS

This position is an indoor lab-based position working in biopharmaceutical manufacturing cleanrooms and lab spaces. Position requires significant time spent in ISO 8 cleanrooms with the following restrictions:

• No cosmetic products or applications (such as makeup, false lashes, spray tans etc) are permitted and must be removed before entry
• Nails must be kept short, trimmed, and unadorned (no nail polish, rhinestones, etc)
• No jewelry may be worn (exceptions are medical alert-related and one smooth ring band that can be easily covered by a glove)
• Hair must be able to be neatly tied back and contained in a hairnet, and all facial hair must be neatly trimmed and able to be secured in a beard cover.

Ability to meet physical demands, including, but not limited to, routinely lifting objects of 25 lbs or more, walking and standing for extended periods, pushing or pulling carts and equipment, and bending down or reaching for supplies.

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
• 30 Minute Virtual Interview with Site Director

The position is full-time, first shift, Sunday - Wednesday 7am-5:30pm.Candidates must be flexible to adapt to schedulechanges requiring shift changes and/or weekend work, and overtime may be required as needed.Candidates living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, New York,are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Pay is between 21 and 23 per hour

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services(PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites, dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment, and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR, and a great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train, and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our websitewww.eurofinsus.com .

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.