Microbiologist - Eurofins

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins 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. 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.

Job Description

Summary:

Candidates in this position are responsible for performing the required microbiological testing of compounded sterile preparations (CSP) in accordance with established procedures. Candidates will also perform standard testing of samples using various methods and instruments while analyzing test results and assisting in troubleshooting testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a SME for various microbiological methods performed in the facility.
• Function as a technical leader to assist/advice clients for developing new methods using novel instruments in the microbiological field.
• Develop and implement microbiology testing methods, analyze data, and provide actionable insights.
• Perform routine laboratory tasks including sample logging, testing, trend analysis, and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain stock cultures, biological indicators, and high-quality microbiological media.
• Conduct sterilization testing and microbiological research as needed.
• Ensure compliance with ISO or/and USP/EP chapters for various microbiological assessments.
• Qualify, calibrate, and maintain all equipment to meet "Before-Use" standards.
• Adhere to Good Documentation Practices and prepare GMP documentation.
• Provide expert guidance to clients on microbiology processes, products, and risks.
• Coach and mentor internal stakeholders to ensure ISO/GMP compliance.
• Support cleanroom qualification, requalification, and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain a pristine and well-equipped microbiology laboratory environment.
• Participate in regulatory affairs, investigations, audits, and inquiries to uphold high standards.
• Plans, schedules, and arranges own and others' activities in accomplishing objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology or a related field from an accredited college or university. 3-5 years of experience of Microbiology Testing within an industry laboratory environment/setting.

• Master's degree in a related area and three years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and experience.
• PhD in a related area and one year of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree and experience.

Competencies:

• Highly efficient, accustomed to problem-solving and multitasking in a deadline-driven
  environment.
• Assumes responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of the completed work.
• Typically assigned difficult, demanding, or complex tasks, which may require
  independent action and a high degree of initiative.
• Assist with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the Lab.
• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and
  standards, including GMP/ISO/USP standards.
• Efficient use of laboratory equipment including, microscopes, velometer, balance, autoclave, water purification system, hood operation, particulate counter, membrane filtration, endotoxin plate reader, etc.
• Standard office equipme