Microbiologist

Eurofins•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•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. The company aims to make life and our environment safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Eurofins laboratories work with major companies to ensure product safety, ingredient authenticity, and accurate labeling. The Eurofins network is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic product testing, as well as agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It also has a significant presence in genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences, and clinical studies support, with an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. Additionally, it is rapidly expanding in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. Eurofins has grown from a single laboratory to a network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries, employing 58,000 staff and offering over 200,000 analytical methods. In 2021, Eurofins reported revenues of EUR 6.72 billion and has shown strong stock performance over the past two decades.

Requirements

At least one year of related laboratory or quality control experience; familiarity with basic laboratory practices and procedures
B.S Degree in microbiology, biology or equivalent
Experience using aseptic techniques.
Experience performing serial dilutions and plating
Experience with endotoxin testing

Responsibilities

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Demonstrates strong client service skills, teamwork, and collaboration
Proactively plans and multitasks to maximize productivity
Meets all quality and productivity metrics and demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration
Regular attendance and punctuality
Perform routine and non-routine serial dilutions and plating using excellent sterile technique
Perform enumeration of plated samples with high degree of accuracy
Measure water activity, conduct moisture analyses on tobacco samples according to prescribed methods.
Perform endotoxin testing
Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
Perform instrument calibration and daily equipment checks
Participate in laboratory exceptions and the CAPA process
Read, understand and follow methods and procedures as assigned
Record and review data accurately
Perform validation of media, reagents and methods
Review, write, or revise SOP's, reports, protocols
Maintain ability to adjust working hours or work overtime and weekends, based on client needs.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Communicates effectively with client staff members
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Performs other duties as assigned