Laboratory Technologist – 2nd Shift – ASCP Certification Required
- Lancaster, PA, USA
- Full-time
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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.
In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
The Eurofins Central Lab team is looking to hire a Laboratory Technologist! The role level assigned (I, II, or III as outlined below) will depend on experience. The Laboratory Technologist accurately analyzes specimens and handles equipment according to study and client specifications. They perform and document routine and non-routine analysis that delivers on-time, correct results. Validates results using technical and clinical rules with supporting IT systems that can be reported to investigators and sponsors for a successful submission to regulatory bodies.
Primary Responsibilities
Level I – Minimum
- Conduct laboratory testing according to established global protocols, timelines and established procedures (SOPs) to generate high-quality, error-free, analytical results.
- Escalate issues potentially impacting patient safety, data quality, service levels
- Perform and document quality controls per set SOPs and established guidelines.
- Perform and document routine equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Work with instrument vendors to perform day to day maintenance and instrument troubleshooting
- Comply with relevant GxP, DoH, CAP and CLIA where locally applicable.
- Perform duties as assigned and other relevant delegated tasks, provide support of all laboratory
- functions including inventory, stocking, housecleaning, archiving and safety tasks, act as back-up to colleagues on leave.
- Perform clinical validations; integrate with QC/technical validation.
- Review and release results to clients.
- Run and review required proficiency testing samples.
- Cross-train appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks.
Level II – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I plus the following:
- Cross-train appropriate personnel in qualified job tasks
- Manage issues and resolve escalated issues as appropriate
Level III – Fully meets the qualifications of the Level I and II plus the following:
- Demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills through supervision, coaching, mentoring of others as required
- Assists supervisor in assigned duties such as writing SOPs, implementation of new instruments and software, verification of new study setup and priming
Qualifications
Position Specifications and Job Requirements
Level I Experience
- Minimum 1 year working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation
- Relevant ASCP certification
- Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS
Education
- Associate of Applied Science acceptable, Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, Chemistry,
- Microbiology or Medical Technology preferred.
- If no Medical Technology degree from an accredited institution, transcripts are required.
Level II Experience
- Minimum 4 years working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation
- Relevant ASCP certification
- Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS
Education
- Associate of Applied Science acceptable, Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, Chemistry,
- Microbiology or Medical Technology preferred.
- If no Medical Technology degree from an accredited institution, transcripts are required.
Level III Experience
- Minimum 8 years working in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory working with modern automation
- Relevant ASCP certification
- Proficient usage of a commercial grade or customized clinical LIMS
Education
- Associate of Applied Science acceptable, Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology, Chemistry,
- Microbiology or Medical Technology preferred.
- If no Medical Technology degree from an accredited institution, transcripts are required.
Other
- Fluent in English.
- Ability to set and follow priorities, working accurately following set procedures and under deadlines.
- Prolonged usage of analytical and computer systems (>75% time). Ability to lift up to 20 kg (44 lb) from time to time.
- Proficient in good laboratory and documentation practices.
- Ability to multi-task with different instrumentation.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, requested to work weekends on a rotation basis.
- Ability to perform high complexity testing.
- Capable of identifying problems, root causes and solutions, documenting deviations and notifying
- superiors.
Additional Information
The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday, 1pm- 9:30pm with alternating Saturdays. The training schedule however will be 1st shift (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm). Candidates within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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
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Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.