Entry Level Chemist- Package Testing

Location: Lancaster, PA, us Department: Testing & Laboratory Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': '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

• *Please note this position is a 4/10 schedule on 2nd or 3rd shift**

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 and promotes the company vision

Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration

Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity

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

Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods

Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation

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

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Independently seek out work

Perform laboratory maintenance

Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires

Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace

Performs other duties as assigned

Communicates effectively with client staff members

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and no industry laboratory experience

Authorized to work in the US INDEFINITELY without restriction or sponsorship

Microbiology lab skills; pipetting, microscopes, staining, plating, etc.

Med device experience is a plus

Additional Qualifications

Good dexterity, positive attitude, solution driven

good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-concious, accurate)

attention to detail

sound scientific logic

good oral and written communication skills

understanding of instrumentation

client service focused

demonstration of organizational skills

ability to work with moderate supervision upon training completion on assigned task

ability to handle multitasking

Additional Information

Working schedule will be Full-Time, Second or Third Shift, Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, 2pm-12am or 12am-10am. 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.

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 Medical Devices is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.