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.

Employee Responsibilities:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Monitoring Sampling Analyst to support a client site in the Gaithersburg, MD area. 

This position will:

• Perform aseptic sampling of viable and non-viable environmental monitoring and water
• Accurately complete all data entry requirements using ALCOA+ principles
• Prepare solutions and standards accurately and with appropriate documentation
• Operate the autoclave to ensure a reliable supply of sterile supplies
• Perform receiving duties
• Assist in QC archiving, logbook management, and records retention
• Perform basic metrology and housekeeping duties
• Maintain adequate inventories for tasks (e.g., reagents, glassware, media, etc.)
• May perform basic laboratory tests
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication with personnel inside and outside of client QC
• Provide support services for analysts in the QC lab, including cleaning and maintaining the general lab facilities, ordering lab chemicals and supplies, and inventory management

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Prior GMP experience
• Prior Biologics experience
• Experience in aseptic sampling and testing
• Microbiology and/or QC experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's or other technical Degree
• Knowledge of GMP
• Experience working in a laboratory
• Effective communication skills

Position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with over time as needed. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Gaithersburg, MD 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
• 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.