Microbiology Technologist

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment, 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 for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the leading global emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing.

In 2018, Eurofins generated 4.2 billion Euro proforma turnover in 800 laboratories across 47 countries, employing about 45.000 staff.

Eurofins stands for a conception of clinical diagnostics entirely focused on excellence, innovation and technological investment. Eurofins clinical diagnostics offers testing services in all medical specialties. 

As a central element in healthcare, clinical diagnostics contributes to every stage of patient care: predisposition, prevention, diagnostics, treatment monitoring and prognosis. 

With hundreds of thousands of clinical diagnostics tests performed every day, the laboratories of the clinical diagnostics division strive to ensure that every patient, wherever he or she lives, has access to the most specialized and most innovative techniques for diagnosis, monitoring and therapeutic adjustment. Our logistics expertise and our daily sample collection and delivery network, guarantee perfect continuity in the provision of care while ensuring the same standard of quality and access to innovation across all the regions we serve.

Job Description

Microbiology Technologist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:      

• Assists in leading the day to day activities within the microbiology department
• Provides technical expertise on microbiology testing methods including organism identification and culturing of multiple microbes
• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within the microbiology laboratory specialties, calculating the results of the tests performed as necessary,
• Communicated directly with the head of the microbiology department to ensure departmental testing quality is maintained as expected
• Ability to design and execute studies
• Set up and validate new analytical or related processes used by the department
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers including physicians, client quality assurance, and executive directors
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Proactively searches for process improvements, preventative actions, and opportunities to increase efficiency
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report PM600003588patient results
• Training of new microbiology staff to their responsibilities and the function of the microbiology department
• Comfortable in interacting with inspectors (regulatory bodies; clients)
• Active participation in QMS program: Specimen investigations and investigation summaries.
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstract, and presentations
• Supports Eurofins CTX’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics

In order to meet Eurofins CTX’s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet basic expectations of Eurofins CTX’s quality management system including, but not limited to good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in microbiology or a related laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 or more years of relevant experience in microbiology laboratory testing or in microbiology related research
• Familiar with microbial organism identification, colony morphology identification, gram staining and an understanding of the BD Phoenix System
• Complete fundamental understanding of testing theory, sample requirements, ability to collect information and compose intelligent specimen investigation and summaries
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology
• Knowledge of the principles of microbiology, chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical technology
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Capable of data analytics
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate observations and records of tests results

Potential Envrionmental Factors:

• This laboratory carefully maintains all hazardous materials.  All employees must abide by Eurofins CTX’s Safety and Exposure procedures.  This includes using the provided safety clothing and equipment.
• For a list of potential chemical hazards, see appropriate SDS sheet.

Additional Information

Position is full-time working 1st shift Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00am to 7:30pm, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Tucson, AZ 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 is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.