Job Information
Lancaster Laboratories Virology Laboratory Technical Support Specialist in Worcester, Pennsylvania
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 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
Position Responsibilities:
- Technical oversight of Virology quality control assays
- General lab duties (cleaning, stocking, cold room 5S, etc.)
- Technical writing
- Deviation management
- Investigate laboratory deviations and errors to determine root cause and ensure Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) are implemented
- Review data audits
- Author reports as needed
- Ensure investigations adhere to the compliance-driven timeline
Qualification and Validation studies
Providing analytical change management support for Virology testing labs
- Ensuring compliance in the laboratory in accordance with cGMPs, and GLPs, regulation, and policies/procedures
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate would possess:
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of general laboratory skills and techniques
- Demonstrated self-starter with capability to develop innovative solutions to challenges
- Excellent communication skills- with oral and written
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies (GMP knowledge a plus)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Virology lab experience preferable
- Cell culture, tissue culture adventitious agent testing experience
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master degree in science or other related degree concentration
- 1-3 years related experience
- Aseptic laboratory technique experience
- Experience Troubleshooting Laboratory Deviations
- Technical writing experience
- Experience with LIMS and Electronic laboratory notebooks
- Ability to work in a fast paced team-oriented setting
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Additional Information
Position is first shift, full-time with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point , PAare encouraged to apply.
What we offer:
- Excelle t 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 Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services®(PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients' site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client's quality systems and equipment.
To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our websitewww.eurofinsus.com.
Eurofins is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.