What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist l 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
Implements and administers quality programs in accordance with applicable requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and in compliance of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 to ensure integrity and consistency of quality systems and training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Quality Specialist may perform as acting Quality Manager as required.
- Coordinates with multiple locations, units, and/or cost centers
- Conducts internal audits
- Determines SOP applicability
- Peer reviews SOPs and other controlled documents
- Identifies and participates in process improvements
- Evaluates responses to inspection reports
- Participates in external audits
- Implements and monitors compliance with SOPs
- Defines, maintains, and implements new employee training SOP
- Participates in development of training programs
- Monitors control charts
- Reviews methods for completeness and compliance
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2 years in laboratory operations and/or laboratory quality control/assurance
- Successful performance of self-directed projects
- Ability to learn new tasks
- Ability to think critically and solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Bachelor’s degree - experience may be substituted for education
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong aptitude and proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing software
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and requirements
- Expected to understand the process for handling hazardous wastes and receive on-the-job training for handling specific waste types in their job area.
- Mandatory immunizations and screening as required.
- Overtime and weekend work as required.
- Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and at standing bench top.
- Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
- Will be exposed to potential food allergens.
Additional Information
Position is Full-Time: Monday- Friday 9am-5:30pm
Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Madison, WI. 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
