BioPharma Sample Handler
Eurofins

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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Verification of sample submissions to Quality Control
• Documentation of sample transactions in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Handling, storage, and organization of samples
• Delivering samples to QC laboratories for testing as required
• Interacting with outside customers and functional peer groups
• Fulfilling sample pull requests
• Compliance with all pertinent regulatory agency requirements
• Conducting temperature, environmental, and/or CO2 monitoring.
• Preparation of samples for shipment
• Performing sample inventory and disposal
• Ensuring compliance with SOPs; reports any quality or other anomalies through the Deviation Notification and Resolution system
• Participating in required training activities

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences - Relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries may be considered in lieu of educational requirements
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to multitask
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Can work in a team environment but can also take ownership of technical or business-related projects and improvements
• Can perform tasks within appropriate timeframes while maintaining accuracy
• Knowledge cGMP is a plus
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, 2nd shift, Wednesday - Saturday 1:00pm-11:30pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NYand the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply. Compensation is between $19.50-23.50/hr

• 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 is aM/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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