Lab Automation & Operations Assistant

Eurofins; West Point (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins is looking for a dedicated individual to operate automation equipment and provide lab support in West Point, Alabama. This full-time role includes troubleshooting lab equipment, managing inventory, and drafting operation procedures. An excellent benefits package is offered, making this an attractive opportunity for those residing in the area.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Highly organized with effective communication and documentation skills.
• Safety/Biosafety awareness required.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Operate automation equipment to support ongoing assays.
• Front line troubleshooting of processing equipment.
• Draft and execute operation procedures for supported systems.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Good Documentation Practices

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Skills based hire

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems)

Instrumentation

Robotics

Job description

Company 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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Operate automation equipment to support ongoing assays
• Front line troubleshooting of processing equipment
• Routine disinfection of specified lab equipment
• Coordinate with the lab manager for equipment service and maintenance
• Draft and execute operation procedures for supported systems
• Support inventory processes for biologics (Benchling) and chemicals (Cosmic)
• Schedule and plan for annual freezer defrost initiative
• Order, maintain, and organize lab supplies
• Options to grow into support roles for assays and software programming

Qualifications

• Highly organized, effective communication, good documentation practices, and interpersonal skills. LIMS (laboratory information management systems), instrumentation, robotics background a plus.
• Safety/Biosafety awareness required
• College degree not required – skills based hire.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions.

Additional Information

Position is full-time,Monday-Friday 8am-5pmwith overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

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