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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics 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, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

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 specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Analyst to work in our Microbiology Department. 

The purpose of this job is to perform scientific testing using company procedures on client samples and produce accurate results within an acceptable timeframe. This person is also responsible for completion of the more technically challenging analyses.  They will work to develop any ancillary procedures associated with the methods and technical systems used, ensuring customer samples are completed within their required specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• To perform non-routine tasks in the laboratory or perform the particular type(s) of analysis assigned to them, back filling for Analysts as required.
• To develop and validate new tests and procedures for the company and customers.
• To complete specific technological projects and write the results of these projects accurately, confidentially and on time for customers.
• To sign all technical documents once training in this task is successfully completed.  This includes laboratory reports, SOPs, protocols, investigation reports and any other documentation issued.
• To deputise for supervisors / managers, as required.
• To act as a mentor to less experienced Analysts.
• To provide cover for other members of staff as required and for taking part in the company’s weekend rota and/or overtime schedule.
• To identify any opportunities for improvement of quality and service and work with the team to implement continuous improvement.
• To demonstrate effective communication skills and a proactive attitude to solving any lab issues by liaising with the Team Leader and offering solutions where appropriate

• A degree in Microbiology or a related discipline is required
• At least 5 years’ experience in a GMP analytical laboratory with bioburden, endotoxin, MLT and EM.
• Good team player, organised, accurate, have strong documentation skills.
• Passionate about quality and customer service.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally.