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 laboratories work 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 dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Senior Specialist is responsible for ensuring quality of operations and data being produced in the laboratories; ensuring laboratory adherence to government regulations and client requirements; independently performing complex work and special projects in addition to routine and non-routine duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriateDemonstrates and promotes the company visionRegular attendance and punctualityApply other applicable regulations based on assignment, such as EPA, NELAC, State programs, PALA, and A2LAReview client or agency documents and identify requirements outside our usual practices, communicate to technical operations, assist with implementing appropriate changesKeep abreast of regulatory or industry quality assurance (QA) requirements, consult with clients or regulatory authorities regarding any special QA requirements they may have, assist technical operations with application and interpretationAssist and/or prepare and present departmental and corporate training programs as needed to satisfy regulatory requirementsProvide information and revision support for updating company publications including quality policy manuals, company web site, and newslettersIdentify and drive system improvements, both within the department and for laboratory operations; determine the most effective way to accomplish a goal or strategy; suggest improvements to maximize quality and productivityDemonstrate skill in using the computer to access information, perform job functions (e.g., spreadsheets, power point), and prepare other reportsPerform data review (analytical, validation, investigations), review for compliance and identify issues, provide options for resolutionReview QC data and nonconformance issues for assigned technical groups, evaluate for trends or patternsInvestigate and document QA, method, and regulatory deficiencies within the lab; take investigation to next level when needed; diagnose and solve problems independentlyImplement and document computer program changes, review computer system documents, provide feedback to meet regulatory and industry expectationsPerform internal laboratory audits (traceability, observation, and comprehensive), share best practices, offer compliance options, keep management informed of issuesPerform other duties as assigned 

Position is full time, 1st shift. M-F 9am-5pm, with additional hours as needed 

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or other science-related field of studyComputer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft OfficePrevious laboratory and/or quality assurance experience, 4+ years preferred Authorization to work in the United States without restriction or sponsorship

Ideal Candidates will have: 

 

Previous experience working in quality assurance in a lab or similar setting Motivation to be accurate and produce high quality work with minimal supervisionPlanning, organization, work management (multi-tasking) and follow-up skillsQuality-orientation with high attention to detailEffective written and verbal communication skillsComputer literacy with Windows-based programs; MS Office, office equipment, and good typing skills. Ability to accept changes in schedules and versatility of workload; willingness to adjust to corporate needsAbility to follow detailed verbal and written instructionsA clear understanding of priorities

Additional Information

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Pay rate: $45,000/year 

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/ 

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

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer 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 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

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