What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pathology Laboratory Scientist position at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America?
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 Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized 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 decentralized 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.
· Set-up and conduct experiments in accordance with Protocol and SOP's.
· Conduct laboratory testing on clinical pathology specimens, including automated immunoassay analysis, hematology, coagulation, serum chemistry, and urinalysis, according to established protocols, timelines and established procedures (SOPs) to generate high-quality, error-free, results.
· Meticulously maintain precise records of all experiments in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices.
· Perform routine maintenance on the lab equipment and troubleshoot with vendor technicians as needed.
· Assist in generating and maintaining applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
· Assist with the in lab validations of instruments and assays.
· Assist in the writing of validation reports.
· Meticulously maintains inventory and lab costs, and communicates finding to laboratory manager.
· Follow all PSL safety requirements.
· Ability to safely wear a respirator required.
· Oversees day to day procedures.
· Leads training of Clinical Pathology Laboratory Scientists.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
- B.S. or M.S. degree or equivalent experience in laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, animal science or biology is preferred.
- Five years of experience conducting standard clinical pathology testing is required.
The individual holding this position must be of the highest integrity and have a very strong sense of responsibility. He/she must be mature, well organized, capable of adapting to a broad spectrum of responsibilities and able to maintain meticulous and accurate records. Adherence to good laboratory practices (GLP) is of utmost importance. He/she must have a current tetanus vaccination.
Positions are full-time, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to South Brunswick, NJ 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
Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.