What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Coordinator position at 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 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
- Maintains instrumentation/ equipment
- Performs routine checks on equipment to verify parts are in good condition, ensures equipment is functioning properly, and documentation and recordkeeping is maintained
- Arranges equipment replacement and repairs as needed
- Coordinates with laboratory staff, and safety to properly maintain and remain compliant in common/shared equipment including preventive maintenance (PMs), service, repair, calibration, and certification
- Ordering new equipment
- Prepares purchase requests, obtains quotes and interacts with purchasing personnel
- Schedules and coordinates instrument installation
- Facilitates instrument/equipment training with lab staff
- Supporting Lab staff with lab maintenance
- Freezer/ fridge maintenance
- Benchling Inventory compliance
- Shared reagent/ biologics inventory
- Maintain/ order supplies in compliance with ‘hazardous materials’ (COSMIC)
- Submitting shipment requests- within and outside of the facility
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years’ experience in Lab support/coordination
- OR an Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related sciences with 3 years’ experience in Lab support/coordination
- OR a BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related sciences with 0 years’ experience
- OR an Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related sciences with 3 years’ experience in Lab support/coordination
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
- 5 years’ experience in Lab support/coordination
- Desired Qualifications:
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Ability to follow-up on deliverables
- Able to manage multiple workflows
Additional Information
Position is full-time, onsite Monday- Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, position is located in West Point, PA. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.
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
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
