Specialist II, Local Analytical Definition

  • Full-time

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 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.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate current lab practices and processes, specific to how they will integrate with the LIMS program, making recommendations to improve the link between the two.
  • Trains and assists users on the functionality of LIMS and LIMS-based software.
  • May be required to direct the LIMS conversions process.
  • Troubleshoots LIMS and other database problems when necessary.
  • Acts as liaison between the laboratory and IT for the development of new functionality.
  • Will design code and specification changes on a case-by-case basis.
  • Tests LIMS and related LIMS programs, both enhancements and fixes, when required.
  • Assists in addressing issues with client deliverables (hardcopy and EDD) to ensure clients receive accurate and timely data.
  • Responsible for completing requests for new LIMS accounts.
  • Provides after hour on-call support for LIMS issues for the lab as needed during a conversion.
  • Position requires significant out-of-town travel for meetings, training or providing assistance at laboratories that are the target of conversion efforts.
  • Produce reports and provide data as needed for managerial purposes.
  • Participates in LIMS and Change Management conference calls.
  • Provides information/support to other LIMS Analysts as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of
the knowledge, skill or ability required.

  • Environmental Laboratory operations and LIMS systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Keyboarding
  • Diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • High degree of accuracy
  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Education/Experience:

Education:

  • BS/BA degree in Chemistry, Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years experience preferred in use of a LIMS system within a laboratory environment. Working knowledge of databases, experience in troubleshooting preferred.

Additional Information

In a fast growing group, successful leaders are frequently being offered increased areas of responsibility (subject to geographic mobility).

Eurofins offers international opportunities to strong performers.

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.

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