Laboratory Operations Scientist

Rensselaer, NY, USA

Full-time

Company Description

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

Job Description

• Maintaining laboratory supplies, reagents inventory, and preparation of media

• Safe handling and movement of compressed gases and/or cryogenic liquids.

• Cleaning and monitoring of controlled temperature units, fume hoods, and biological safety cabinets (BSC)

• Use of electronic management and tracking systems for monitoring and documenting routine maintenance and calibration status of laboratory equipment.

• Use of electronic systems to initiate and coordinate workflows between multiple teams/departments

• Management of paper lab notebook and logbook requests, updates, and reconciliation

• Completion of all work and documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Assists in coordination and execution of reoccurring equipment maintenance and calibrations.

• Participates in overtime and weekend schedule as required.

• Cleaning, organization, and labeling of lab spaces in accordance with effective procedures.

• Complete all safety and procedural trainings and re-trainings.

• Complete tasks listed above in laboratory areas that handle potent chemical compounds.

• Support of laboratory area located on multiple sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences

• Strong computer and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.

• Ability to meet physical demands including, but not limited to, routinely lifting objects of 25 lbs. or more, walking and standing for extended periods of time, pushing or pulling carts and equipment and bending down or reaching for supplies.

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

• Ability to independently commute between different site locations (< 5 miles between sites)

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

Additional Information

The position is full-time, first-shift, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Candidates must be flexible to adapt to schedule changes requiring shift changes and/or weekend work, and overtime may be required as needed.

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

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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.