Entry Level Microbiologist- Med Device (Various Shifts)
***Position is available in various shifts***
Completing all training in a timely and complete manner; working with an experienced analyst/mentor performing various tasks and analyses of Bio/pharmaceutical ingredients and products; reviewing or preparing standards and samples for analysis and running any equipment or instrumentation independently and/or with guidance; working efficiently; ensuring that the client receives quality data by reviewing laboratory data for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to GMP and/or GLP regulations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Applies the highest quality standard in all areas of responsibility
- 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
- Performs laboratory operations with good dexterity, good laboratory technique, and high degree of accuracy and precision
- Perform/Review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures.
- Document testing, observations, deviations, and results clearly and completely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements - striving to minimize errors
- Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
- Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
- Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
- Use MS Windows applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook email
- Process data, generate reports, and evaluate data
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Perform laboratory maintenance and ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
- Commitment to occasional overtime as workload requires
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration and no previous laboratory experience required
- Ability to work on the US indefinitely without sponsorship
- Completed Microbiology lab courses in college
Additional Qualifications:
- Good dexterity
- positive attitude
- solution driven
- good work habits (organized, efficient, careful, safety-conscious, accurate)
- attention to detail
- sound scientific logic
- good oral and written communication skills
- understanding of instrumentation
- client service focused
- demonstration of organizational skills
- ability to work with moderate supervision upon training completion on assigned task
- ability to handle multitasking
Available shifts are as follows:
- Sun-Thurs: 8am-4pm or 2pm-10pm
- Tues-Sat: 8am-4pm or 2pm-10pm
- Mon-Fri: 2pm-10pm
Position is full-time, 40hrs per week with additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. Up to 25% travel may be required.
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
Eurofins USA Medical Devices is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.