Lab Technician II (Framingham + Waltham Required)

  • 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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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

  • General Maintenance of GMP and non-GMP stability chambers
    • Inventory of stability samples in each stability chamber, i.e. freezers, cryostorage systems, cold rooms/refrigerators and incubators. Inventory of raw material retain samples
    • Defrosting and cleaning of stability chambers (as needed)
    • Water refill for applicable incubators; check and re-supply of carbon dioxide tanks for applicable incubators
    • Check and re-supply of liquid nitrogen (LN2) Dewars for cryostorage systems
    • Monitoring, tracking and coordination with BioAnalytics Operations group of routine calibration, validation and PM (as applicable) of freezers, cryostorage systems, cold rooms/refrigerators, incubators and ovens with Metrology group, Validation group and other groups as applicable
  • Sample Handling
    • Review of schedule and preparation in advance of pulls, receipt and shipping
    • Receiving of raw materials, drug substances and/or drug products and other materials from internal and external manufacturer
    • Sample labeling, according to procedure, any materials that are received without proper labeling
    • Distribution of samples to on-site testing groups and storage of samples at the appropriate conditions according to applicable documentation
    • LIMS GMP documentation of sampling, pulls and distribution
    • Preparation, documentation and shipping of raw materials, drug substances/products and other materials according to established procedures
    • Retrieval of TempTale data/documentation of received materials onsite and from receiving external testing laboratories
    • Packout of samples for offsite storage and for shipping to external testing laboratories
    • Disposal of samples at their retention end date according to procedures
  • Adherence to Stability Study Protocols
    • Ensure most recent versions of sampling plans and stability protocols are followed
    • Follow specific instructions in sampling plans and stability protocols
    • Follow GMP documentation practices
  • Mobile Device Carrier to Address Alarms (during regular business hours)
    • Carry mobile device used to monitor alarms generated by freezers, cryostorage systems, cold rooms/refrigerators and incubators
    • Notify point of contact for any observed alarms
    • Obtain alternate unit to house materials
    • Send notification to BioAnalytics staff on alarms triggered by impacted units

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates degree with 6 Months+ of experience
  • Must be proficient in Outlook, Microsoft platforms, and other general computer software and know-how is required.
  • Ability to drive a vehicle with appropriate licensure, may lift to 50 lbs
  • Good organization and communication skills (oral/written)
  • Standing for long periods on some days; potential exposure to investigational drug substances/products

Services required primarily during regular working hours but could require working off-hours and weekends. Position requires working onsite between Framingham and Waltham and reliable, personal transportation to do so.

Additional Information

Position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with over time as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Framingham, MA are encouraged to apply. On-site work is expected in order to be effective in this role.

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
  • Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client’s quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

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

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