Analytical Routine Chemist - Group Leader (1st Shift Mon-Fri)

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 47,000 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 specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

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

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Performs bench role in assigned HPLC and UPLC assays
• Maintains laboratory supplies, media, and reagents inventory.
• Adheres to good documentation practices (GDP) for all paper and electronic documentation.
• Collects and processes all raw data pertaining to executed assays.
• Uses Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample management and documentation of test results.
• Performs peer review of data.
• Works with data reviewers and authorizers to complete any needed corrections or retesting.
• Completes all required trainings for the role.
• Performs all duties relevant to the Quality Control Chemist position as required.
  
  
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supports and monitors team of analysts.
• Monitors and reports all productivity and quality metrics.
• Completes routine employee compliance walkthroughs.
• May participate in new hire interviews.
• Supports the on-boarding process of new employees.
• Participates in training of other employees.
• Participates in overtime and weekend schedule as required.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Experience using and troubleshooting HPLC/UPLC instrumentation.
• 2 Years of cGMP experience
• 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
• Experience with LIMS preferred
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or other science related degree concentration, or equivalent directly-related experience
• 1 year of previous leadership experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  
  
  
  

Additional Information

The position is full-time, this role is 1st Shift Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY are encouraged to apply. Compensation is $26.00-$32.00 per hour based on experience.

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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
  
  
  
  

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites 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 a 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 website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.