Bacteriology Analyst

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.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

The Analyst performs analysis of bulk samples for asbestos using polarized light microscopy. Analysis of non-culturable surface and air samples for fungi is a plus but not required. The analyst validates and reviews data for accuracy, and uploads laboratory data into the LIMS and reports to clients. Schedules sample workload according to due dates and sample hold times and must be knowledgeable of the job-specific laboratory testing equipment, requiring the exercise of discretion and judgment in its operation.

The Analyst's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare and analyze aerobiological, environmental, and water samples for fungal, asbestos and bacteria analysis.
• Accurately enters and reports analytical data using the LIMS.
• Performs independent data reviews for other analysts’ work.
• Performs analysis of reference materials, proficiency samples and other quality control samples as needed.
• Performs confirmation of lab results as needed by client services personnel.
• Performs and completes all analytical testing QA related tasks as needed.
• Assists in pursuing, receiving, and maintaining necessary laboratory accreditations.
• Maintains and updates all necessary Training and QA documents onsite as necessary.
• Co-ordinates and manages projects according to their rush status and due time for timely delivery.
• Follows company policies and procedures and ensures that coworkers are doing the same.

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Geology or a closely related science.
• 1-2 years of laboratory work experience involving mold and/or asbestos microscopy analysis.
• 8 units of Microbiology courses PREFERRED.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Position is full-time, with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Ft. Lauderdale, FL are encouraged to apply.

Hourly Range: $21.00 to $24.00 per hour with benefits, PTO and company matching 401K plan.

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business section, and geographic location.

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

We support your development Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal