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Job description
Microbiologist
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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
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
Perform routine and non-routine serial dilutions and plating using excellent sterile technique
Perform enumeration of plated samples with high degree of accuracy
Measure water activity, conduct moisture analyses on tobacco samples according to prescribed methods.
Perform endotoxin testing
Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
Perform instrument calibration and daily equipment checks
Participate in laboratory exceptions and the CAPA process
Read, understand and follow methods and procedures as assigned
Record and review data accurately
Perform validation of media, reagents and methods
Review, write, or revise SOP's, reports, protocols
Maintain ability to adjust working hours or work overtime and weekends, based on client needs.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Communicates effectively with client staff members
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
At least one year of related laboratory or quality control experience; familiarity with basic laboratory practices and procedures
B.S Degree in microbiology, biology or equivalent
Experience using aseptic techniques.
Experience performing serial dilutions and plating
Experience with endotoxin testing
Additional Information
Position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Overtime as needed
May be requested to work on weekends, overtime, and holidays based on business needs
Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Winston-Salem, NC are encouraged to apply.
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
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Worksite address
winston salem, NC, 27104, US
Who can apply
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