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 58,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 54 countries and operating more than 900 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 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

This is a full time position working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 08:30 - 16:15 & Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30

To assist in the running of the Quality Management System (QMS) for all quality issues, assisting in the efficient operation of the QA office and the laboratory, to ensure that schedules are met, and that the quality of work meets specified standards.  Responsible jointly with all other members of staff to ensure that the premises is a safe environment.

Principal Responsibilities

Performing duties in accordance with the requirements of cGMP.  Maintenance of quality-related databases and supplier approval qualifications.  Maintain client and internal procedures, including review and release.  Responsible for the checking and release of data from the Quality Department and the approval of laboratory Reports and Certificates of Analysis.  Organisation of and taking part in internal quality audits.  Investigating quality related problems, complaints, and anomalies, as required.  Assist in client and regulatory audits as required.  Maintain an overall coordinating role for the quality systems.  Report to the QA Team Leader on a regular basis on progress and any circumstances which alter agreed timescales.  Review of equipment qualification, calibration, and maintenance documents. Any other task deemed necessary by management.  Drives on-time closure of quality metrics for the business.

Quality Assurance Duties

Perform the following as required:

• Ensure document control procedures are followed, such as SOPs, worksheets, spreadsheets, client methods, TAs, and equipment files. 
• To provide administration duties to system procedures and associated paperwork
• Responsible for ensuring that all analyses and associated tasks are performed in accordance with Eurofins quality policies and procedures and satisfy the requirements of GMP.
• Ensure controlled worksheets are available and used in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Responsible for checking and release of data from the Quality Department and Certificates of Analysis.
• Investigation and action of quality related problems and anomalies as raised within the Quality Management System and as stipulated by company and regulatory procedures. 
• Review methods, protocols, and reports as required.
• Write, review and update of SOPs, controlled forms, and templates.
• Responsible for verifying Metrology events.
• Any other procedures as deemed necessary by the QA Team Leader to assist the business in meeting timelines.

Health & Safety

Ensure that all activities are performed in a safe manner in keeping with the Company’s written procedures.  Report all accidents or unsafe conditions in the workplace.  Use PPE provided at all times within the laboratory and report any malfunction to management.  Always know hazards associated with materials being worked on and correct disposal techniques.  On a frequent basis read SDS provided with materials to keep knowledge up to date.  Ensure any CAPA are completed in a timely manner.

Training and Development

Participate in training as required.  Conduct training with QA team members, site leadership, and testing personnel on all aspects of the QMS and investigations, as required.  Recognise areas where personal development is required and seek guidance for appropriate training.  Ensure training record is accurate and up to date at all times.

Communication

Communicate frequently with QA Team Leader on progress updates.  Participate fully in meetings when attendance is requested.  Participate fully on quality issues.  Participate in appraisal system as requested by management.  Participate in internal and external audits.

Human Resources

Conform to Company's absence procedures and report any incidents witnessed in the facility to management.  Adhere to the Company's equal opportunities policy, ensuring that a neutral environment is maintained.  Adhere to the Company's harassment policy to maintain a harmonious work environment in which bullying or harassment does not occur.

• Degree in life science essential.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a GMP QC or QA environment.

Benefits

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

• As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.
• Free car parking
• Worldwide career opportunities
• Everyone who joins our team also gets access to Perkbox, allowing you to save money all year round. Whether its supermarket savings or days out, the daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone’s lifestyle.

 What Happens Next
 
Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team to give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 
 
Application Tips

It’s really helpful for our Recruitment Team if you include a full up to date CV, your current location and a contact number so we can talk to you about our exciting opportunities. Please also detail your current Right to Work status in the UK.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.