Microbiology Technician- 2nd Shift

Eurofins US Network; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Full-Time, Second Shift laboratory analyst to perform analytical testing of bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products. You will work under guidance with an experienced mentor, ensuring data quality and adherence to GMP/GLP.

The role requires basic lab experience, safe aseptic technique, and ability to prepare media and cultures. Strong documentation and data processing skills are essential for delivering accurate results.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with some lab experience or college courses.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Experience with microscopes and biosafety cabinets.
• Media preparation and organism/culture preparation.
• Aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintains high quality standards in all tasks.
• Demonstrates strong client service and effective communication.
• Meets quality and productivity metrics; works well with others.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs lab operations with accuracy and precision.
• Prepares reagents, samples and standards per procedures.
• Documents testing, observations, deviations and results clearly per regulatory requirements.
• Reads analytical procedures and internal SOPs.
• Uses MS Windows applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Processes data, generates reports and evaluates data.
• Maintains clean workspace and performs lab maintenance.
• Ongoing overtime as workload requires.

Skills

GMP/GLP

Laboratory techniques

Data entry / MS Office

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Lab coursework or experience

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Lancaster, PA, USA

Full-time

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 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 role is Second Shift 3pm-11pm

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

• High School diploma or equivalent and some lab experience/college courses
• Ability to work in the US without immediate or future sponsorship
• Microscopes and biological safety cabinets
• Media preparation
• Organism/culture preparation
• Aseptic technique

Additional Information

Working schedule will be Full-Time, Second Shift, M-F 3pm-11pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. No relocation assistance will be given. 25% travel may be required. This position is NOT remote.

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 BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.