Entry Level Microbiologist

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Second Shift Analyst to perform analyses of bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products, review or prepare standards and samples, and operate equipment with guidance to deliver accurate, GMP/GLP compliant data.

You will join a team focused on quality, customer service, and process improvement, with shifts Tue-Sat 3pm-11pm, training from experienced staff, and opportunities to grow in a fast‑paced, regulated laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or related field.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Experience with microscopes and biosafety cabinets.
• Skilled in pipetting and culture preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review analyses of bio/pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Prepare reagents, samples, and standards.
• Maintain accurate records and data reporting per GMP/GLP.
• Operate equipment and maintain clean workspace.
• Overtime as required.

Skills

GMP/GLP compliance

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or biology

Tools

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

This position is SecondShift, Tuesday-Saturday

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, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• 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
• 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
• Perform laboratory maintenance and maintain clean 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or related degree concentration
• MUST have authorization to work in the USindefinitelywithout restriction or sponsorship
• Microscopes and biological safety cabinets
• Media preparation
• Pipetting
• Organism/culture preparation

Additional Information

Working schedule will beFull-Time, Second Shift, Tues-Sat 3pm-11pm.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 BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.