Associate Microbiologist

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 and pharmaceutical 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, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

Responsibilities:

• Use of proper handling procedures and aseptic technique.
• Ability to perform microbiological procedures such as, sample dilutions and enrichments, sample plating for quantification, sample transfers, and PCR analysis.
• Adhere to appropriate quality measures, which meet or exceed the standards set by ISO 17025, FDA GMPs, and company requirements
• Perform analysis and record test data in associated logbooks or bench records
• Enter data into a Laboratory Information Management System (eLIMS) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform routine cleaning and quality checks for equipment to ensure compliance with operational specifications
• Ability to maintain laboratory environment (cleaning and sanitizing workspaces, consumables inventory, media inventory, etc.)
• Assist in media preparation and glassware washing as required 
• Plan for the assigned workload on a daily basis and effectively schedule multiple assignments.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment. 
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Ability to learn new techniques and follow written procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Ability to be flexible with schedule and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift approximately 30 lbs.

Basic Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, or other related degree
• A four year degree can be supplemented with a combination of experience and an Associate’s degree
• Authorization to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship

Position is Full-Time, Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed.  Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Horsham, PA are encouraged to apply.

What we Offer:

• 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.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.