Laboratory Instrumentation Specialist

Eurofins • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Perform and document qualifications on laboratory instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, GC, KF, UV-Vis, HIAC, MFI, etc.)
Perform urgent/priority repairs including user accessible consumables (i.e. lamps, pumps, seals, tubing, etc.)
Experience with chromatography data processing software (e.g. Empower)
Execute scheduled and post-maintenance instrument qualifications
Troubleshoot routine instrument issues (limited to calibration issues)
Assist in testing activities during instrument upgrades
Report on metrics and appropriate document service on instruments
Coordinate and escort vendors on-site to perform maintenance activities on instruments on contract
Interface with the client and project resources as necessary to provide asset management functions and data management services
Maintain accurate instrument files (work orders, qualification records, etc.)
Input data into electronic asset management system (GMARS)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life science concentration (chemistry, biology, or related fields) and greater than 4 years of directly related industry experience or a MS degree in a life science concentration (chemistry, biology, or related fields) and 2 years of directly related industry experience.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Perform and document qualifications on laboratory instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, GC, KF, UV-Vis, HIAC, MFI, etc.)
• Perform urgent/priority repairs including user accessible consumables (i.e. lamps, pumps, seals, tubing, etc.)
• Experience with chromatography data processing software (e.g. Empower)
• Execute scheduled and post-maintenance instrument qualifications
• Troubleshoot routine instrument issues (limited to calibration issues)
• Assist in testing activities during instrument upgrades
• Report on metrics and appropriate document service on instruments
• Coordinate and escort vendors on-site to perform maintenance activities on instruments on contract
• Interface with the client and project resources as necessary to provide asset management functions and data management services
• Maintain accurate instrument files (work orders, qualification records, etc.)
• Input data into electronic asset management system (GMARS)

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level