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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

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, apply with us today!  

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to support microbiological testing and lab operations in a GMP-regulated environment. This role involves performing endotoxin and bioburden testing, preparing microbial cultures, conducting growth promotion and water activity testing, and supporting general lab maintenance. The ideal candidate has hands-on microbiology experience, strong documentation skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting

Duties Include: 

• Endotoxin and bioburden testing 
• General lab duties (cleaning, stocking, cold room 5S, etc.) 
• Challenge recovery of drug substance and raw material 
• Preparation of microbial cultures used in for validation protocols, developmental studies, and growth promotion  
• Growth promotion testing 
• Mold spore suspensions  
• Water activity testing 
• Plate reading 
• Data verification and review 

• Bachelor’s degree in science or other related degree concentration 
• 1-2 years related experience, preferable in a quality control microbiology laboratory  
• Standard microbiological methods and aseptic laboratory technique experience such as bioburden (membrane filtration) and endotoxin (LAL) testing 
• Knowledge of cGMP preferred 
• Experience working in a laboratory setting 
• Experience with LIMS and Electronic laboratory notebooks 
• Proficiency with MS word and excel 
• Understanding of experimental design and scientific methodology in order to interpret results and draw conclusions
• Authorization o work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

What to Expect in the Hiring Process: 

• 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
• 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
• 30 Minute Virtual Interview with Site Director 

Additional Details: 

The position is full-time, first shift, Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm. Candidates must be flexible to adapt to schedule changes requiring shift changes and/or weekend work, and overtime may be required as needed. Candidates living within a commutable distance of Andover, MA are encouraged to apply.  

Excellent full-time benefits include:

• comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ sites, 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 a 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 USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.