Senior Technologist

Eurofins•Centennial, CO

4d•$35 - $43•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. Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

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
4.5 years of relevant experience in clinical laboratory testing as required by NYSDOH and CLIA requirements
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

Responsibilities

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.
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.