Scientific Investigator - Biochemistry

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.

In 2020, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 5.4 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

A Biochemistry Senior Investigator is responsible for: conduction, and writing of complex GMP laboratory investigations; collaborating with technical and support staff to write, author and assist in implementation of effective Corrective Action/Preventive Actions (CAPA); support management by assisting and addressing internal and external audits; utilize all laboratory systems to accomplish these tasks.

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 and promotes the company vision

• 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

• Regular attendance and punctuality

• Assists Biochemistry Management with complex GMP laboratory investigations such as Out of Specifications, Out of Trend and Client Complaints.

• Independently initiate, conduct, write and complete routine investigations in a timely manner.

• Works closely with QA to ensure compliance to GMP requirements.

• Executes human error analysis.

• Collaborates with Laboratory Staff, and Biochemistry Operations to develop sustainable process improvements within the Biochemistry Department.

• Complete and implement effective Corrective Action\Preventive Actions (CAPA) to minimize repeat errors.

• Proficiently utlizes all laboratory systems such as laboratory information systems (eLIMS) and data collection systems such as Empower.

• Assist management with internal audits and laboratory walk through findings.

• Assist management in hosting client audits.

• Managing documentation in support of routine invesigations and corrective action follow up.

• Communicates effectively with client staff members

• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in science-related field with three years pharmaceutical experience including some investigation participation.

Authorized to work in the US without need of visa or sponsership.

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday

• Friday 8:00am

• 5:00pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

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

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

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