Lead Quality Control Biochemist

Company Description

Eurofins PSS Insourcing provides tailored laboratory solutions for companies seeking to outsource their analytical testing needs. By partnering with Eurofins PSS Insourcing, businesses can access state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, equipment, and expertise without the burden of maintaining their own in-house labs. This allows companies to focus on their core competencies while ensuring the quality and reliability of their analytical testing processes. Eurofins PSS Insourcing offers a range of services including method development, validation, and sample analysis across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, environmental, and more.

Job Description

Laboratory Responsibilities

• Execute assigned/trained assays, constituting 80-90% of working hours.

• Fulfill all duties pertinent to the Quality Control Chemist role as necessary.

• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies, media, and reagents.

• Maintain and update relevant databases, and generate monthly reports.

• Conduct laboratory investigation reports as required.

• Utilize Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample and test result tracking.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision to a team of analysts.

• Participate in new hire interviews.

• Assist in the onboarding process of new employees.

• Contribute to the training of team members.

• Conduct peer review of data.

• Coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration.

• Be available for overtime and weekend shifts as needed.

• Adapt quickly to changing priorities to accommodate immediate testing requirements and assist team members in refocusing as necessary.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:

• Laboratory experience, with a preference for chemistry/biochemistry backgrounds.

• Exposure to working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a keen attention to detail.

• Proficiency in ELISA and experience with capillary electrophoresis.

• Familiarity with LIMS is advantageous.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent directly relevant experience.

• Proficiency in Gel Electrophoresis.

• Ability to acquire new techniques, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and adhere to company policies.

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship or restriction.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rensselaer, NY and the surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• 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

• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

• Base compensation is $25-$35 per hour based on experience.

• 2nd and 3rd shift positions will add a 10% and 15% differential to the base pay.

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.

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

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