Senior Technologist

About this opportunity

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 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

• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory
specialties, calculating the results of the tests performed as necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers
or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when
appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents,
media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when
indicated
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers including physicians, client quality
assurance, and executive directors
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Proactively searches for process improvements, preventative actions, and opportunities to
increase efficiency
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report
patient results
• Training of new employees
• Lead validation activities of new tests assays and processes
• Comfortable in interacting with inspectors (regulatory bodies; clients)
• Active participation in QMS program: Specimen investigations and investigation summaries.
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstract, and presentations

• Supports Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• In order to meet Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet
basic expectations of Eurofins DPT’s quality management system including, but not limited to
good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good
documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical
technology from an accredited institution
• If required by the State in which the laboratory is located, the appropriate State License to
perform clinical laboratory testing

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• 4.5 years of relevant experience in clinical laboratory testing as required by NYSDOH and CLIA
requirements
• Complete fundamental understanding of testing theory, sample requirements, ability to collect
information and compose intelligent specimen investigation and summaries
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical
technology
• Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical
technology
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Capable of data analytics
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate
observations and records of tests results

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials. All employees must abide by Eurofins
DPT’s Safety and Exposure procedures. This includes using the provided safety clothing and
equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• $35 to $43 per hour

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 Clinical Diagnostics is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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Source: Eurofins — United States careers