Scientist I- Med Device Microbiology

Job Description

Perform various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products; reviewing or preparing standards and samples for analysis and running a variety of equipment or instrumentation independently; working efficiently; ensuring that client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations; evaluate current systems and suggest process improvements when appropriate; initiate and assist completing investigations.

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.
• Perform or review routine and non-routine analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting of instruments independently
• 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/review
• Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
• Demonstrate technical writing skills
• Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Independently seek out work
• Perform laboratory maintenance as required
• Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
• Support LEAN initiatives
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Communicates effectively with client staff members
• Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and 1 year of industry laboratory experience
• Ability to work in the US _without immediate or future_ 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, First Shift, 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.** 25% travel may be required for this position. Candidates _currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA_ are encouraged to apply.

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.**