Environmental Monitoring Technician

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 believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. 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, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Monitoring Technician to support a client site in the Gaithersburg, MD area.

This position will:

• Perform aseptic sampling of viable and non-viable environmental monitoring and water

• Accurately complete all data entry requirements using ALCOA+ principles

• Prepare solutions and standards accurately and with appropriate documentation

• Operate the autoclave to ensure a reliable supply of sterile supplies

• Perform receiving duties

• Assist in QC archiving, logbook management, and records retention

• Maintain adequate inventories for tasks (e.g., reagents, glassware, media, etc.)

• May perform basic laboratory tests

• Provide support services for analysts in the QC lab, including cleaning and maintaining the general lab facilities, ordering lab chemicals and supplies, and inventory management

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

• Prior GMP experience

• Prior Biologics experience

• Experience in aseptic sampling and testing

• Microbiology and/or QC experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's or other technical Degree

• Knowledge of GMP

• Experience working in a laboratory

• Effective communication skills

The Interview Process:

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Recruiter
• 60 Minute Virtual Interview with Group Leader

Additional Information

The position is full-time and permanent, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with over time as needed. Candidates living near or in from Gaithersburg, MD 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 holiday

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients' site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client's quality systems and equipment.

To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.