Lead Technologist

  • 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

Eurofins Donor & Product Testing is looking for a Lead/Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist to assist with providing comprehensive laboratory services to meet the unique testing needs of the transplant community. Our clinical labs preform microbiology testing to determine microbial cleanliness, infectious disease and donor eligibility testing, as well Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) testing to successfully match organ transplant recipients with compatible donors. If you are looking for a fun exciting opportunity with the ability to make a positive impact in the lives of donors and transplant recipients look no further!

• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties, calculating the results of the tests performed as necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers 
or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; notifying management personnel when 
appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, 
media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when 
indicated
• Ability to interface with internal and external customers including physicians, client quality 
assurance, and executive directors
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Proactively searches for process improvements, preventative actions, and opportunities to 
increase efficiency
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report 
patient results
• Training of new employees
• Lead validation activities of new tests assays and processes
• Comfortable in interacting with inspectors (regulatory bodies; clients)
• Active participation in QMS program: Specimen investigations and investigation summaries.
• Collect and analyze data for scientific publications, abstract, and presentations

• Supports Eurofins DPT’s business philosophy, leadership values, and ethics
• In order to meet Eurofins DPT’s quality policy and objectives, all employees are expected to meet
basic expectations of Eurofins DPT’s quality management system including, but not limited to 
good workmanship, adherence to standard operational procedures, training, good 
documentation practices, and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical 
technology from an accredited institution
• If required by the State in which the laboratory is located, the appropriate State License to 
perform clinical laboratory testing
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• 5+ years of relevant experience in clinical laboratory testing and meets job description
• Complete fundamental understanding of testing theory, sample requirements, ability to collect 
information and compose intelligent specimen investigation and summaries
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical 
technology
• Knowledge of the principles of chemistry, biology, and bacteriology as related to medical 
technology
• Skill in the use of medical laboratory equipment
• Capable of data analytics
• Strong communication skills and analytical thinking
• Ability to perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures and to make accurate 
observations and records of tests results

Additional Information

Position is full-time working 4 days per week 10:00pm - 8:30 am, with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Philadelphia, PA are encouraged to apply.

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

 

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 in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will 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. 
 
Your data 
 

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
 
Closing Date

 
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
 
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. 

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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