Entry Level Microbiologist

Eurofins PSS Ireland Ltd; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a laboratory analyst for the second shift (Tuesday–Saturday) to perform analyses of bio/pharma ingredients and products, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance. You will train with an experienced analyst, prepare reagents, and operate instruments with precision.

The role requires a Bachelor's in microbiology or biology, US work authorization, and the ability to work evenings with occasional overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or related field.
• Authorized to work in the US indefinitely without sponsorship.
• Experience with microscopes and biological safety cabinets.
• Experience with media preparation.
• Pipetting and organism/culture preparation.

Responsibilities

• Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain high quality and productivity metrics.
• Demonstrate strong client service skills and effective communication.
• Meet quality targets and work well in a team.
• Document testing, observations and results accurately per regulations.
• Read analytical procedures and internal SOPs.
• Use MS Windows apps (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Client service

Documentation accuracy

Reading SOPs

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology

Biology or related field

Tools

Microscopes

Biological safety cabinets

Pipetting

Media preparation

Organism/culture preparation

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.