Analytical Operations Specialist

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 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.

Job Description

• Execute testing of assigned analysis type for routine sample submissions using electrophoresis, chromatography, and compendial methods
• Sample pick up from Manufacturing, sample aliquoting, preparation, and storage
• Perform sample purification and aliquoting using liquid handling robots and other automation
• Identify and help to resolve equipment and basic test method issues
• Develop expertise to serve as a backup executor of a limited number of other analysis types (other test methods)
• Provide feedback to client on the performance of existing assays / test methods
• Basic lab organization and maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science (chemistry, pharmacy, or equivalent life sciences degree)
• 1-3 years of experience
• Experience with protein purification, liquid handling robots, and automated tube labeling devices
• Experience using LIMS system
• Experience with microfluidics and capillary electrophoresis to conduct protein analysis
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

This position is Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Durham, NC 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

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.