What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Packaging Scientist - Medical Device Package Testing 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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers 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 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Job Summary: Eurofins Medical Device Package Testing team is recruiting a Senior Scientist to research, develop, and create test methods for mechanical testing of medical devices and pharmaceutical products such as pen or auto-injectors, catheters, sutures, and other products. Candidates will possess deep understanding of mechanical testing systems as well as good understanding of test fixtures needed for mechanical testing. This role will require a strong analytical mind to understand and interpret the data being generated.
Essential Job Functions:
- Execute test methods and protocols in the evaluation of medical device packaging materials, components, and systems.
- Able to read and comprehend company procedures, packaging specifications and drawings, industry test methods, government regulations, technical journals and scientific literature.
- Able to seek out information from external sources in order to expand knowledge base.
- Able to organize and clearly write business correspondence and technical reports.
- Able to comprehend and use computer-controlled laboratory equipment.
- Able to Interface with other departments within the company
- Assist with testing equipment calibration and maintenance.
- Able to mentor and grow into a leadership position.
- Works in a safe and efficient manner
- Weekly cleanup of the testing center
Qualifications
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, mechanical engineering, or related degree concentration.
- 5 years of experience with mechanical testing equipment like Instron, Zwick, Admet, or other Universal Testing Machines.
- Knowledge of ISO, ISTA, and ASTM package performance test methods.
- Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good laboratory practices (GLP).
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and others).
- Highly self-motivated, quality focused, and detail oriented
- Tactical and Task Oriented
- Good customer service focus
- Authorization to work in the US, indefinitely, without sponsorship
Additional Information
The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with overtime as needed. Candidates within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA 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.
