What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Engineer 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
This is both a technical and client-facing role that would suit someone who is currently working for a manufacturer of process or industrial equipment in a product design capacity or working for a certification body or test laboratory; and who is enthusiastic, pragmatic, and thorough and who enjoys being part of a small, growing team. Experience is preferred at this stage, but we are also willing to discuss other roles and opportunities with newly qualified candidates.
Senior roles may include responsibility for review of draft reports and mentoring trainee certification engineers.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
- Assessment of products designed to national, regional and international standards.
- Preparation of technical reports, technical files and certificates
- Preparation of test plans and working with the test engineer to conduct tests correctly and safely
- Occasional conducting of tests either in the Eurofins labs or at customer sites
- Technical advice meetings with clients
- Occasional travel domestically or internationally
- Preparation of quotations in partnership with the sales team
Qualifications
Experience with ordinary locations standards to include, but not limited to UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1, 62368-1, 61010-1, 60355-1, 60745-1 and 62841.
- Demonstrated product safety experience either from an NRTL, test lab, or manufacturer.
- An engineering associated educational background.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Employee standards
- Support department objectives and company goals
- Sustain a positive, enthusiastic and professional attitude and appearance at all times
- Adhere to manager directives
- Be punctual and arrive to work prepared for the day ahead
- Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest and professional manner
- Be respectful of others
- Ability to follow procedures but also suggest improvements when noticed
- Health and safety requirements to be at the forefront of your work
Additional information
Excellent full time benefits including
- 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
Additional Information
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE & COMPENSATION
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
