Laboratory Operations Scientist

Eurofins; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is offering a full-time, hourly laboratory support role in the New York area. The position covers maintenance of supplies, safe handling of gases, and coordination across multiple site labs with GDP-compliant documentation.

The role requires a Life Sciences bachelor's degree, physical ability for long standing and lifting, and the ability to commute between nearby sites (<5 miles). Competitive hourly pay and full benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Physically able to lift 25 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Ability to independently commute between different site locations (< 5 miles between sites).

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, inventory, and preparation of media.
• Handle and move compressed gases and/or cryogenic liquids safely.
• Clean and monitor temperature-controlled units, fume hoods, and BSCs.
• Use electronic systems to track maintenance and calibration status of equipment.
• Coordinate workflows between multiple teams and departments.
• Manage paper lab notebooks and logbooks, updates, and reconciliation.
• Complete tasks following GDP and required trainings.
• Assist in coordinating and performing recurring equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Support laboratory areas located on multiple sites.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

• Compensation: USD 22.50 - USD 23.50 - hourly

Company Description

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing.For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

Job Description

• Maintaining laboratory supplies, reagents inventory, and preparation of media
• Safe handling and movement of compressed gases and/or cryogenic liquids.
• Cleaning and monitoring of controlled temperature units, fume hoods, and biological safety cabinets (BSC)
• Use of electronic management and tracking systems for monitoring and documenting routine maintenance and calibration status of laboratory equipment.
• Use of electronic systems to initiate and coordinate workflows between multiple teams/departments
• Management of paper lab notebook and logbook requests, updates, and reconciliation
• Completion of all work and documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Assists in coordination and execution of reoccurring equipment maintenance and calibrations.
• Participates in overtime and weekend schedule as required.
• Cleaning, organization, and labeling of lab spaces in accordance with effective procedures.
• Complete all safety and procedural trainings and re-trainings.
• Complete tasks listed above in laboratory areas that handle potent chemical compounds.
• Support of laboratory area located on multiple sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands including, but not limited to, routinely lifting objects of 25 lbs. or more, walking and standing for extended periods of time, pushing or pulling carts and equipment and bending down or reaching for supplies.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Ability to independently commute between different site locations (< 5 miles between sites)
• Ability to learn new processes, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

• Position isfull-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Pay range: $22.50 - $23.50 / hour
• 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
• Eligibility for potential yearly Bonus & Merit-Based Pay Increases
• LinkedIn: #LI-EB1

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