Project Microbiologist

Eurofins; Fresno (CA); In loco; USD 39.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision保险

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Eurofins USA Food Testing in Fresno, CA seeks a Research Microbiologist to design and support microbiology studies, prepare protocols and reports, and coordinate with clients and lab teams. You will assist with data interpretation and ensure quality standards are met.

The role involves some travel (15-25% international and domestic), lifting up to 40 lbs, and potential second shift work. A BS in Microbiology or related field is required, and eligibility to work in the United States without

Competenze

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Microbiology.
• Experience in data interpretation and report writing.
• Laboratory experience in a microbiology laboratory environment.
• Experience in method development and problem-solving.
• 15-25% Travel requirement (International & Domestic).
• May work with potentially hazardous substances.
• PPE required in daily tasks.
• Standing/sitting for long periods; lifting up to 40 lbs.

Mansioni

• Designs basic to medium complexity research studies, prepares quotes, study protocols, preliminary results, and final reports under supervision.
• Provides administrative and scientific support for research studies, coordinating with labs, clients, and shipments.
• Supports Advanced Food Microbiology lab at benchtop as needed.
• Reviews and approves data generated by the lab.
• Communicates study results to clients, including interpretation.
• Discusses technical problems or changes with senior staff and suggests solutions.
• Ensures projects meet quality standards and maintains records.
• Maintains a safe and clean laboratory environment.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and assists in resolutions.
• Assists or co-hosts client visits and writes debriefing notes.

Conoscenze

Microbiology

Data interpretation

Report writing

Lab experience

Method development

Travel 15-25%

Formazione

BS in Microbiology or related

Descrizione del lavoro

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

• Designs basic to medium complexity research studies, prepares quotes, study protocols, preliminary results, and final reports for studies under the oversight of a Research Microbiologist or higher position
• Provides administrative and scientific support for research studies, including pre-study tasks (i.e., quote, protocol, method development), coordination with laboratory team regarding supplies and shipments to/from clients, and interaction with clients and laboratory personnel
• Provides support to the Advanced Food Microbiology laboratory team at the benchtop as needed
• Reviews and approves data generated by the Advanced Food Microbiology laboratory
• Independently communicates with clients about study results, including interpretation
• Discusses technical problems or scope changes with the Research Microbiologist or higher position and suggests solutions and actions to resolve problems.
• Ensures that projects are conducted to meet Division quality standards
• Maintains project, laboratory, and experimental records
• Maintains a safe and clean laboratory environment
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and assists in their resolution
• Assists or co-hosts client visits and writes up debriefing notes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Microbiology
• Experience in data interpretation and report writing.
• Laboratory experience in a microbiology laboratory environment.
• Experience in method development and problem-solving.
• 15-25% Travel requirement (International & Domestic)
• May work with potentially hazardous substances
• Work requires the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time
• Work may require lifting weights of up to 40 lbs.
• Overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required
• May include second shift work
• Will be exposed to potential food allergens
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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 Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.